Removing and installing guide sprocket, engine 104.98 - RA05001044400X(05-4400)
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| Front cover | remove, install (01-2120) . |
| Inlet camshaft | rotate in opposite direction of rotation until timing chain slackened. |
| Front side of guide sprocket | mark because of direction of rotation. |
| Bolt (3) "left-hand thread" | unscrew, screw in, tighten 35 Nm (step 3). |
| Guide sprocket (1) with bearing journal (2) | take off, fit on (step 4). |
TIGHTENING TORQUES IN NM
| Bolt (left-hand thread) | 35 |
Removing and installing
- Rotate inlet camshaft in opposite direction of rotation until timing chain at guide sprocket is slackened.
- Mark front side guide sprocket. A used guide sprocket should rotate in the same direction.
- Unscrew bolt (3) "left-hand thread" , screw in and tighten. Tightening torque 35 Nm.
- Take off guide sprocket (1) together with bearing journal (2). Oil bearing bush and fit on.