Install chain tensioner

• Tighten chain tensioner using the illustrated tool.

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• Drain the oil chamber in the chain tensioner when reusing the chain tensioner.
• Place the chain tensioner on a level support, slowly compress in the arrow direction and relieve it.
• Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.
• Repeat the procedure 2x.

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• Replace the sealing sleeve (1)  .

  Parts:  Sealing sleeve

• Guide in and install the sealing sleeve (1)  on the chain tensioner (2)  .

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• Guide in and install the chain tensioner (1)  .

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• Tighten the chain tensioner (1)  with standard tools.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD ON THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER, TOP .
• 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 INSTALLING THE REAR BULKHEAD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UPPER FIREWALL COVER PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .