Necessary preliminary work
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- Remove DRIVE BELT .
- Remove BELT TENSIONER for drive belt.
- Remove SEALING CAP for vacuum pump.
- Remove intake PLENUM .
Rotate crankshaft at central bolt.
Rotate camshaft sprocket (3) until drilled holes and screws (1) match up.
Screw in special tool 11 4 362 (adapter).
Secure special tool 11 0 290 in sprocket (3) and on special tool 11 4 362 (adapter).
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque: 11 66 2AZ .
Release screws (1) and secure against falling out.
Tightening torque: 11 66 1AZ .
Remove vacuum pump towards rear.
Installation note:
Replace gasket.
Press chain tensioner with chain (1) in direction of arrow.
Insert special tool 11 4 120 .
Remove special tool 11 0 290 .
Remove camshaft sprocket (2) in direction of arrow.
Assemble engine.