Bearing Bracket, Removing And Installing: Installing

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-- Install the bolts -arrows- and tighten them. Tightening specifications -item : Bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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-- Coat the holes -arrows- with engine oil.

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-- Check if the adapter sleeve -1- is installed.

If a new bearing bracket -3- with adapter sleeve -4- should be installed, it must be checked before installing the bearing bracket in the hole -arrow- in the cylinder head -1-.

Fig 2: Bearing Bracket - Assembly Instructions
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If the hole -arrow- is not designed for using the adapter sleeve -4- the adapter sleeve must be removed from the bearing bracket. For this hole the short bolt -2- should be used. Bolt. Refer to the Parts Information.

Carefully connect the bearing bracket without tilting - risk of damage.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts
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-- Attach the bearing mount and install the bolts -arrows- all the way by hand.

-- Remove the Tensioner Locking Tool: T40267 .

-- Tighten the bearing bracket bolts. Refer to Figure.

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

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

After working on the chain drive, the adaptation must be performed using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to ADAPTING AFTER REPLACING COMPONENTS .