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

• The transmission is removed.

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

Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Key T40049 At Rear On Crankshaft

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-- Install the Crankshaft Key T40049 at the rear of the crankshaft using two old drive plate bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the locking bolt -arrow- for the "Top Dead Center (TDC)" marking from the cylinder block.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Bolt

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-- Rotate the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation to "TDC".

NOTE:

The crankshaft locating hole is difficult to find when the engine is installed.

Fig 3: Identifying Vibration Damper Alignment Notch

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Rotate the engine until the small notch -1- on the vibration damper aligns at the left of the housing separation point -2- between the cylinder block and the guide frame. This makes it easier to install the Crankshaft Locking Pin T40069.

The marking on the vibration damper is only there to help. The exact "TDC" location is only reached by installing the Crankshaft Locking Pin T40069.

-- Install the Crankshaft Locking Pin T40069 in the hole and tighten to 20 Nm. Rotate the crankshaft -1- back and forth slightly to center the pin completely, if necessary.

Fig 4: Crankshaft Locking Pin T40069

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-- Press the chain tensioner guide rail in direction of -arrow- and secure chain tensioner using a Locking Pin T40071.

Fig 5: Pressing & Securing Chain Tensioner Using Locking Pin T40071

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-- Remove the bolts -3- and the balance shaft chain sprocket.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the chain tensioner with the drive chain.