Installing timing chain

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Insert and install the timing chain (1) .

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Insert and install the tensioning rail (1) on the bearing journal (2) .
NOTE: When replacing the engine block, bearing journal 2 on tensioning rail 1 must be replaced.
Insert and install the guide rail (3) .
Replace bearing journal (4) .
Parts: Bearing journal
Tighten the bearing journals (4) .

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Bearing journal to crankcase
Bearing journal Replace bearing journal.	Tightening torque	22 Nm

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TIMING CASE COVER .
Refer to REFITTING SUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING FLYWHEEL (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
Refer to INSTALLING FLYWHEEL (MANUAL GEARBOX) .
Refer to SEALING THE OIL DUCT .
Refer to CLEANING SEALING SURFACES .
Refer to REPLACING CYLINDER HEAD GASKET .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD .
Refer to ADJUSTING THE CAMSHAFTS WITH THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to BLOCKING THE CRANKSHAFT IN HE TDC FIRING POSITION OF CYLINDER 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to PRE-TENSIONING THE TIMING CHAIN WITH THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE VANOS CENTRAL VALVE OF THE INTAKE ADJUSTER .
Refer to DISASSEMBLING ALL SPECIAL TOOLS .
Refer to INSTALLING CHAIN TENSIONER .
Refer to CHECKING THE TIMINGS OF THE CAMSHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SERVOMOTOR FOR THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FEED LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
Refer to INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH ACTUATORS .
Refer to PREPARING THE INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION .
Refer to INSTALLING INJECTORS .
Refer to INSTALLING HIGH PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HIGH-PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL AND THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP .
Refer to INSTALLING ALL SPARK PLUGS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE IGNITION COILS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
Refer to INSTALLING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: PARTIALLY INSTALLING ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE ASSEMBLY JIG .
Refer to INSTALLING ENGINE ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
Refer to ATTACHING THE ENGINE TO THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION .
Refer to INSTALLING ENGINE .