Removing Chain Housing Cover: Notes

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NOTE: Incorrect handling of crankshafts

Risk of damage to the timing system

→ Never turn the crankshaft against the rolling direction or when the chain tensioner is removed.

→ Proceed carefully with your work.

→ Only turn the engine at the crankshaft.

→ After working on the camshaft, re-set the valve timing.

→ Observe general warning notes and working regulations.

Remove upper chain housing cover -1- .

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1.1. Do not remove camshaft hall senders.
1.2. Unscrew and remove fastening screws -2- for the upper chain housing cover -1- .
1.3. Detach securely bonded chain housing cover -1- by tapping it carefully with a rubber hammer.
1.4. Clean sealing faces on engine block, chain housing cover and cylinder-head gasket.
2. Check sealing rings on the hydraulic valves in the chain housing cover.

2.1. If the sealing rings are damaged, place the chain housing cover on a level surface and tap out the rings using a socket-wrench insert -1- .

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2.2. Fit new sealing rings using the pressure sleeve T10174 -1- .

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