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Remove, install tensioning rail - AR05.10-P-8127GZB: Notes

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ENGINE 642 in MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Identifying Tensioning Rail Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof. Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Remove strut tower brace Model 164.8 only
IMPORTANT Remove spring dome strut at spring dome mounts.
AR62.30-P-2500GY
2 Remove engine trim panel    
3 Remove poly - V belt and poly - V belt tensioning device   AR13.20-P-0001GZB
4 Remove bottom section of soundproofing   AR94.30-P-5300GZ 
5 Remove oil pan bottom section   AR01.45-P-7555GZB
6 Remove timing case cover   AR01.40-P-8000GZB
7 Remove chain tensioner   AR05.10-P-7800GZB 
8 Unscrew bolt (3) for tensioning rail (3.1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA05.10-P-1003-01L 
9 Pull out tensioning rail (3.1) from the bottom    
10 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Checking     
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
11 Check engine for leaks
TIMING CHAIN, CHAIN TENSIONER

Number Designation Engine 642
BA05.10-P-1003-01L Bearing pin of tensioning rail Nm 12