Chain Tensioner, V6

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Please note the following for the V6 =>

The repair concepts for the V6 are the same as for the V8.
The special features and component deviations are listed and shown in

> 1001IN TIGHTENING TORQUES, TIGHTENING SEQUENCES AND ASSEMBLY OVERVIEWS

More significant deviations are shown in separate descriptions.
If no special features are specifically highlighted, the assembly and adjustment instructions for the V8 apply.

Fig 1: Timing-Case Cover - Chain Tensioner Sealing Flange Components Location

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Timing-case cover - chain tensioner sealing flange

1	Joint flange (oil sealing lip with engine oil); align with sleeve or vibration balancer
2	Aluminium screw M6 x 55; always use new aluminium screws
3	Aluminium screw M6 x 20; always use new aluminium screws
4	Chain tensioner (do not confuse V6 chain tensioner with V8 chain tensioner, V6 chain tensioner is a different color to the V8 chain tensioner); always replace sealing ring

Fig 2: Guide Rail And Tensioning Rail Components Location

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Guide rail and tensioning rail

1	Threaded pegs
2	Threaded pegs
3	Guide rail
4	Tensioning rail
5	Chain tensioner with sealing ring; always replace sealing ring; do not confuse V6 chain tensioner with V8 chain tensioner, V6 chain tensioner is a different color to the V8 chain tensioner

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