Balance Shaft Drive Chain, Removing and Installing: Installing

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Turn the intermediate sprocket and balance shaft to the marking -arrow-.

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Mount the timing chain; the painted links of the timing chain must be positioned on the markings on the chain sprockets.

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Install the timing chain guide rail and tighten the bolts -4-.
Install the timing chain guide rail and tighten the bolts -3-.
Install the timing chain tensioning rail and tighten the bolt -2-.
Coat the chain tensioner seal -1- with sealant.
Install the timing chain tensioner -1-.

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Check the setting one more time.
Check the markings on the intermediate sprocket/balance shaft -arrow-.

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NOTE: For clarity the marking on the intermediate sprocket/balance shaft is shown with the chain removed.

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Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

Install the camshaft timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing and Installing .