11 31 090 Installing and removing/replacing chain tensioner piston (N55)

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove AIR DUCT

Release chain tensioner (1).

Tightening torque 11 31 7AZ .

IMPORTANT: Have a cleaning cloth ready. A small quantity of engine oil will emerge after the screw connection has been released.
Make sure no engine oil runs onto belt drive.

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Chain Tensioner

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If the chain tensioner is reused, its oil chamber must be drained. Place chain tensioner on a level support and slowly compress.

Fig 2: Draining Oil Chamber Of Chain Tensioner By Compressing

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Repeat process twice.

Assemble engine.