Bearing Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

TIP:

The control valves have left-hand thread.

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

Fig 1: Removing Control Valve

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

• :T10352 
• :T10352/1 
• :T10352/2 
• :T10352/3 
• :T10352/4 

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

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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• Carefully remove the bearing bracket without tilting it.

-- Remove the bearing mount.

-- Remove the plug -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolt

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

Fig 6: Identifying Version 2

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• The help of a second technician is necessary for the following steps.

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

-- Slowly press and hold the :T40243  in direction of -arrow-. This will push back the chain tensioner.

TIP:

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 7: Securing Chain Tensioner

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-- Remove the :T40243  .