Removing and installing tensioning rail - RA05001043300X(05-3300)
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Preceding work:
Timing case cover removed (01-2100) .
| A Motor 104.98 | B Motor 104.94/99 |
| Crankshaft sprocket | mark relative to timing chain with coloured marking. |
| Tensioning rail (2) | pull off bearing pin (20). |
| Tensioning rail (2) | install. Pay attention to coloured markings. Check basic position of camshaft, if necessary (05-2230) .
NOTE:
The plastic guide (19) (running surface) is clipped into the tensioning rail (2) and can be replaced separately. The bearing pin (20) is knocked into the crankcase. Projection 28 mm. The all-plastic tensioning rail (2nd version) can be used in place of the 1st version. |