Balance Shaft Drive Chain, Removing And Installing, Engine With One Camshaft Adjuster: Removing

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-- Remove the camshaft timing chain. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, ENGINE WITH ONE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the chain tensioner -1- for camshaft timing chain.

-- Remove the guide rail -3-.

Fig 1: Locating Guide Rails

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-- Remove the balance shaft drive chain.