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Work sequence

With engine removed

Install roller chain and chain tensioner with tension bar:

Fig 1: Roller Chain, Sliding Rail, Sprockets, Chain Tensioner, Drive Gear And Thrust Washer Notches
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Ground tooth of drive gear - - must be aligned with bearing parting line (TDC cyl. 1).

Fig 2: Roller Chain, Sliding Rail, Sprockets, Chain Tensioner, Drive Gear And Thrust Washer Notches
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Fig 3: Vibration Damper Locked In Position With Counter Hold 3406
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Fig 4: Roller Chain, Sliding Rail, Sprockets, Chain Tensioner, Drive Gear And Thrust Washer Notches
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Ground tooth of drive gear - - must be aligned with bearing parting line (TDC cyl. 1).

Install camshaft roller chain and chain tensioner with tension bar:

Fig 5: Camshaft Guide 3268 Insert Into Shaft Slot
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NOTE:
Fig 6: Marking roller chains
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NOTE:
  • Coat contact surfaces of the bolt heads with oil when installing.
Fig 7: Identifying Camshaft Installed
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NOTE:
  • Hold camshaft - arrow  - only with open-end wrench SW 24. The camshaft guide 3268 must not be inserted when tightening or loosening the sprockets.
NOTE:
  • Rotate engine only with chain tensioner installed. Otherwise, the camshaft roller chain will skip.