Power Take-Off Drive Chain, Removing And Installing: Installing

Fig 1: Crankshaft Locking Pin T40069

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• Tightening Specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN  and Figure.
• Secure crankshaft -1- in "TDC" position using Crankshaft Locking Pin:T40069  .

-- Install the chain tensioner with the drive chain and the balance shaft chain sprocket.

Fig 2: Securing Balance Shaft

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-- To protect against cuts, wrap the point and the cutting edges on an 8 mm diameter drill bit with insulating tape.

-- Secure the balance shaft in the "TDC" position using an 8 mm diameter drill bit -2-.

• The slots in the balance shaft chain sprocket must be centered with the threaded holes in the balance shaft. Offset the chain by one tooth, if necessary.

-- Tighten the chain tensioner bolts.

-- Loosely install the chain sprocket bolts -1- and -3-.

• It must still be possible to rotate the chain sprocket on the balance shaft and it must not tip.

-- Remove the Locking Pin:T40071  to release the chain tensioner.

-- Press against the chain tensioner guide rail -arrow- using a screwdriver while tightening the chain sprocket bolts -1- and -3-.

-- Remove the drill bit -2- from the balance shaft.

Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note The Following: 

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

-- Fill the engine oil and check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL, CHECKING LEVEL .

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Locking Bolt

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