Bearing Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Preliminary work may be required depending on the model. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the upper timing chain cover. Refer to UPPER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

TIP:

The control valves have left-hand thread.

-- Depending on the version, remove the control valve in the direction of -arrow- using either the :T10352A or :T10352/1A .

-- To do so counterhold on the vibration damper with the :T40263 , :T40314 and the 24 mm socket.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Carefully remove the bearing mount, without tilting.

-- Remove the bearing mount.

-- Open the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the air duct hoses.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the air duct pipe.

-- Remove the plug -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

Two Different Chain Tensioners May Be Installed Depending on the Version:

Version 1:

-- Install the :T40243 -arrows-.

-- Lift up the locking wedge for the chain tensioner by inserting a scriber or a suitable screwdriver into the chain tensioner opening in direction of -arrow 1-. Slowly press and hold the :T40243 in direction of -arrow 2-.

-- Secure the chain tensioner using the :T40011 .

Version 2:

-- Install the :T40243 -arrows-.

-- Press the chain tensioner circlip -1- together and slowly press and hold the :T40243 in the direction of -arrow-.

-- Secure the chain tensioner with the :T40267 .

All Versions:

-- Remove the :T40243 .