Bearing Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the threads.

-- Remove the left and right control valves using the Assembly Tool -1- in the direction of -arrow-.

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Depending on the version of the control valve use one of the listed tools:

-- To do so counterhold on the vibration damper with the :T40263 , :T40314 and the 24 mm socket.

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 6-.

Fig 1: Loosening Sequence Of Control Valve

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WARNING:

Risk of damaging the bearing bracket.

-- Remove the bearing mount.

-- Remove the plug -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Install the :T40243 on the cylinder head -lower arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Version 2

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NOTE:

A second technician is required for the following steps.

-- Press the chain tensioner circlip -1- together and hold it.

-- Slowly press and hold the :T40243 in the direction of -arrow-.

NOTE:

The chain tensioner is lubricated with oil and can only be pushed back slowly by applying constant pressure.

-- Lock the chain tensioner with the :T40267 .

Fig 4: Securing Chain Tensioner

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-- Remove the :T40243 .