Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing From Camshafts, Cylinder Bank 2 (Left): Notes

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For the following procedure the camshaft timing chain remains on the engine.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Electronic Torque Wrench 3-60Nm:VAS 6583

Fig 1: Electronic Torque Wrench 3-60Nm
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Locking Pins:T03006

Fig 2: Locking Pins
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Crankshaft Locking Pin:T40069 (with the engine removed)

Fig 3: Crankshaft Locking Pin T40069
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Wrench - 21mm:T40263

Fig 4: Identifying Wrench - 21mm
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Locking Pin:T10492

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Pin
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Adapter:T40314

Fig 6: Adapter T40314
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Camshaft Positioning Tool:T40331/1 , not illustrated
Socket :T90000 , not illustrated
Counterholder:T90001 , not illustrated
Counterholder:T90002 , not illustrated
Socket :VAS 261 001 , not illustrated
Hazet 6423C or Stahlwille 7370/10 (commercially available), not illustrated

Camshaft Locking Device:T40331 , Preparing

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The lettering "B" on the Camshaft Positioning Tool:T40331/1 points forward.
The Camshaft Positioning Tool:T40331/6 and :T40331/7 as well as the washers on the bolts :T40331/9 must be positioned using the alignment pins -arrows-.

-- Tighten the bolts hand-tight.