Drive Chain Balance Shaft, Removing And Installing: Installing
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- Secure crankshaft -1- in "TDC" position using Crankshaft Locking PinT40069.
-- Mount the chain tensioner together with the chain and the balance shaft sprocket.
-- Lock the balance shaft in the "TDC" position with the Locking Pin T40116.
- The slots in the balance shaft chain sprocket must be centered with the threaded holes in the balance shaft. Offset the chain by one tooth, if necessary.
-- Tighten the chain tensioner bolts.
-- Install the chain sprocket bolts -1- loosely.
- It must still be possible to rotate the chain sprocket on the balance shaft and it must not tip.
-- Remove the Locking PinT40071 to release the chain tensioner.
-- Press against the chain tensioner guide rail with a screwdriver -arrow- and simultaneously tighten the bolts -1- for the chain sprocket.
-- Remove the locating pin T40116 from the balance shaft.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Install the timing chain cover lower section, refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .