Preloading the timing chain of cylinder bank 1
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RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to timing chain or timing chain drive .
Turning the engine without chain tensioner or special tool can result in damage to the timing chain and timing chain drive .
Damage to timing chain or timing chain drive .
Turning the engine without chain tensioner or special tool can result in damage to the timing chain and timing chain drive .
- Always turn the engine with the chain tensioner or the special tool.
- Hand-tighten the bolts (1).
- Pre-tension timing chain on special tool 2 249 162
at hexagon screw (2) with special tool 0 496 778 (00 9 460)
to 0.6 Nm.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Preload timing chain tightening torque 0.6 Nm