Timing Mechanism Drive Chain, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN .

Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

NOTE:

Replace the 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 the direction of -arrow- and pull Locking Pin:T40071 out of the chain tensioner.

-- Install the power take-off drive chain. Refer to DRIVE CHAIN BALANCE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Installing the camshaft adjuster:

Cylinder bank 1 (right). Refer to CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER, INSTALLING, CYLINDER BANK 1 (RIGHT) .

Cylinder bank 2 (left). Refer to CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER, INSTALLING, CYLINDER BANK 2 (LEFT) .

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