Timing Mechanism Drive Chain

Timing Mechanism Drive Chain

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locking Pin (T40071)

• 3.3 mm diameter drill bit

Removing

• Transmission removed.

- Remove the drive plate. Refer to => [ Drive Plate ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the timing chain covers. Refer to => [ Timing Chain Covers ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the camshaft timing chains. Refer to => [ Camshaft Timing Chains ] Camshaft Timing Chains.

- Remove the balance shaft and oil pump chain. Refer to => [ Balance Shaft and Oil Pump Chain ] Balance Shaft and Oil Pump Chain.

- Press the drive chain tensioner rail in the - direction of the arrow - and secure the chain tensioner using (T40071).





CAUTION!
Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction of a used drive chain.

• Mark the drive chain running direction with paint arrows for reinstallation.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - and the guide rail.

- Remove the bolts - 2 and 3 - and remove the sprockets and drive chain.

Installing

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview ] Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview.

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Install the balance shaft and oil pump chain. Refer to => [ Balance Shaft and Oil Pump Chain ] Balance Shaft and Oil Pump Chain.

- Install the camshaft timing chains. Refer to => [ Camshaft Timing Chains ] Camshaft Timing Chains.

- Install the timing chain covers. Refer to => [ Timing Chain Covers ] Service and Repair.

- Install the drive plate. Refer to => [ Drive Plate ] Service and Repair.

- Fill the engine oil and check the oil level.