Balance Shaft Drive Chain: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Sprocket

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-- Turn the intermediate sprocket and balance shaft to the markings -arrow-, do not loosen the bolt -1-.

NOTE:

The painted chain links -arrows- in the balance shaft drive chain must be positioned at the markings on the chain sprockets.

Fig 2: Identifying Painted Links

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-- Lay the balance shaft drive chain, the painted links -arrows- must be positioned with the markings on the chain sprockets.

-- Install the timing chain guide rail and tighten the bolts -3-.

Fig 3: Balance Shaft Timing Chain, Tensioning Rail And Guide Rails

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-- Install chain tensioner -1- for camshaft timing chain.

Fig 4: Bolts And Chain Tensioner

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-- Install camshaft timing chain, refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN .