Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

If the tensioner was removed from the chain tensioner, then pay close attention to the installed position: the hole in the bottom of the housing faces the chain tensioner and the piston faces the tensioning rail.

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging valves and piston crowns.

If camshafts are rotated, crankshaft may not rest with any piston at "Top Dead Center (TDC)".

-- Install the left camshaft timing chain on the drive chain sprocket according to marking that was made earlier when it was removed and guide it upward toward the cylinder head.

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-- Press the guide rail for the left camshaft timing chain tensioner down and secure the chain tensioner using a :T40071 .

-- Install the right camshaft timing chain on the drive chain sprocket according to marking that was made earlier when it was removed and guide it upward toward the cylinder head.

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-- Install the drive chain sprocket. .

-- Tighten the drive chain sprocket mounting pin bolt -1-.

-- Remove the :T40071 .

NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

-- Install the chain tensioner on the right cylinder head.

-- Tighten the bolts -1 and 2-.

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

-- Position the camshaft timing chain on the camshafts. Refer to Installing .

-- Install the lower timing chain cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .