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Remove/Install Timing Chain Tensioner - AR05.10-P-7800MRA

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Engine 274.9 in model 205 

Engine 274.9 in model 253 

Shown on engine 274.9 in model 205 (except 205.047/048/049/147/148/247/248/348/349/448/449) 

Fig 1: Timing Chain Tensioner Engine 274.9 In Model 253 (Shown In Model 205)
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WARNING Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  to skin and eyes due to handling of engine oil. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing engine oil Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
Do not fill engine oil into beverage containers.
AS18.00-Z-0001-01A
  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
INSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove upper engine cover INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Only install upper engine cove after the leak test.  
2 Remove electric coolant pump Engine 274.9 in model 205 (except 205.048/049/148/248/348/349/448/449), 253 (except 253.349/948/949) AR20.10-P-1281MRA
3 Remove cap of chain tensioner (1) NOTESRemoval: 
Punch through the cap of chain tensioner (1) in the middle with a screwdriver and pry out. Otherwise the timing case cover will be damaged and leaks will occur.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Replace cap of chain tensioner (1).
 
4 Remove chain tensioner (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, chain tensioner to bracket *BA05.10-P-1001-01F 
INSPECT Check     
5 Check chain tensioner (1) NOTES
The chain tensioner (1) may only now be reused if it did not have any noticeable problems during previous operation and all components of the chain drive do not show any signs of damage or no components of the chain drive were replaced.
Engine damage can occur otherwise.
IMPORTANT The chain tensioner (1) is pretensioned by an internal spring and moves out autonomously when being removed.
If the chain tensioner (1) does not move out on its own.
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Replace chain tensioner (1).
 
6 Check bracket of chain tensioner (1) for damage For damage
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Remove timing case cover and replace bracket for chain tensioner (1).
AR01.40-P-8000MRA
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, chain tensioner holder to crankcase *BA05.10-P-1003-01F 
7 Install in the reverse order    
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear buttoned-up and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
8 Carry out an engine test run, checking the engine for proper operation and leaktightness    
9 Install upper engine cover    
TIMING CHAIN, CHAIN TENSIONER

Number Designation Engine 274
BA05.10-P-1001-01F Screw/bolt, chain tensioner to bracket Nm 40
TIMING CHAIN, CHAIN TENSIONER

Number Designation Engine 274
BA05.10-P-1003-01F Screw/bolt, chain tensioner holder to crankcase Nm 20