Timing Mechanism Drive Chain, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN .

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-.

-- Install the chain tensioner and tighten the bolts -2-.

-- Press the drive chain tensioner guide rail in direction of -arrow- and remove the Locking Pin T40071.

-- Install the power take-off drive chain, refer to POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVE CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Chain Tensioner

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