Timing Mechanism Drive Chain: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN OVERVIEW .

NOTE:

Replace any 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 direction of -arrow- and remove the T40071.

-- Install the power take-off drive chain. Refer to POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVE CHAIN .

-- Position the camshaft timing chain on the camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .

-- Install timing chain lower cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER .