Balance Shaft Drive Chain: Removing

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-- Remove the camshaft timing chain, refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Bolts And Chain Tensioner

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

-- Remove the guide rail -3-.

Fig 2: Balance Shaft Timing Chain, Tensioning Rail And Guide Rails

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-- Remove balance shaft drive chain.