Bearing Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the upper timing chain cover. Refer to UPPER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the threads.

The control valve has left-hand threads.

-- Depending on the version, remove the control valve in the direction of -arrow- using either the : T10352 or :T10352/1A .

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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WARNING:

Risk of damaging the bearing bracket.

Carefully remove the bearing mount, without tilting.

-- Remove the bearing mount.

-- Remove the plug -arrow-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

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Two Different Chain Tensioners may be Installed Depending on the Version:

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Version 1

-- Install the :T40243 -arrows-.

-- Lift up the locking wedge for the chain tensioner by inserting a scriber or a suitable screwdriver into the chain tensioner opening in the direction of -arrow 1-. Slowly press and hold the :T40243 in the direction of -arrow 2-.

-- Secure the chain tensioner using the :T40011 .

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Version 2

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-- Install the :T40243 -arrows-.

-- Press the chain tensioner circlip -1- together and slowly press and hold the :T40243 in the direction of -arrow-.

-- Secure the chain tensioner with the :T40267 .

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All Versions

-- Remove the : T40243 .