Timing Mechanism Drive Chain, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note The Following:

Tightening Specifications. Refer To OVERVIEW - TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN .

NOTE:

Replace Any Bolts That Were Tightened With An Additional Turn.

-- Position The Timing Mechanism Drive Chain According To The Markings Made On The Drive Chain Sprockets During Removal.

-- Install The Guide Rail And Tighten The Bolts -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Chain Tensioner

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-- Install The Chain Tensioner And Tighten The Bolts -2-.

-- Press The Drive Chain Tensioner Guide Rail In Direction Of -Arrow- And Pull Locking Pin:T40071 Out Of The Chain Tensioner.

-- Install The Power Take-Off Drive Chain. Refer To POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVE CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install The Camshaft Timing Chains. Refer To CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install The Timing Chain Cover Lower Section. Refer To LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .