Bearing Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

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Fig 1: Removing Control Valve

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The control valves have left-hand threads.

-- Remove the left and right control valve using the : T10352/2  -1- clockwise -arrow-.

-- Vibration damper, version 1. Refer to Fig 2: to do so, use the : T40263  , : T40314  and 24mm socket to counterhold the vibration damper.

Fig 2: Vibration Damper - Versions

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Fig 3: Using T40263 & T40314

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-- Vibration damper, version 2. Refer to Fig 2: counterhold the crankshaft at the vibration damper using a offset open-end wrench 24 mm.

Fig 4: Vibration Damper - Versions

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 6-.

Fig 5: Bearing Bracket Tightening Sequence

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• Carefully remove the bearing mount, without tilting.

-- Remove the bearing mount.