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7. Insert the new chain link (1) to connect the chain.
8. Insert the new outer plate (4) into the fitting tool (8)
and then the outer plate will be held by a magnet.
Chain Assembling Device 000 589 58 43 00
9. Place the fitting tool (8) onto the chain link and press
the outer plate on as far as the stop.
10. Switch over the die (9) of the fitting tool (8).
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11. Place the fitting tool (8) onto the chain link and rivet
the chain pins one by one.
Tightening Torque35-- 40 N∙m (26-- 30 lb-ft)
12. Check the riveting of chain pins and re-- rivet if nec-
essary.
13. Remove the wire.
14. Position the no.1 cylinder at TDC.
In this position, the marking on camshaft / camshaft
bearing cap (arrow) must also be aligned. If the
markings are not aligned, the timing chain must be
re-- set and the injection pump timing has to be set.
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TENSIONING RAIL
Preceding Work : Removal of cylinder head
Removal of timing case cover
1 Tensioning Rail2 Bearing Pin
Notice
The plastic coating of the tensioning rail can not be
replaced.
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CYLINDER HEAD GUIDE RAIL
Preceding Work : Removal of the cooling fan
Removal of poly V-- belt
Removal of chain tensioner
1 Cylinder Head Cover
2 Bolt 10N∙m (89 lb-in) .....................
3 Gasket Replace..........................
4 Camshaft Sprocket
5 Washer
6 12-- Sided Bolt (M11)
Inspect, 25N∙m (18 lb-ft)+90_ ..............
7 Tensioning Lever
8 Bolt 23N∙m (17 lb-ft) ......................9 Bearing Pin Sealing Compound.............
10 Guide Rail
11 Bearing Pin
12 Guide Pulley
13 Socket Bolt 23N∙m (17 lb-ft) ................
14 Closing Cover
15 Spring
16 Timing Chain
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Tools Required
115 589 02 34 00 Sliding Hammer
116 589 20 33 00 Threaded Pin
Removal Procedure
1. Removal the cylinder head cover.
2. Pull off the tensioning lever (7) and remove from the
spring (15).
3. Pry off the closing cover (14) and remove the bolt
(13) and then remove the guide pulley (12).
4. Place alignment marks (arrow) on the timing chain
(16) and camshaft sprocket (4).
5. Remove the camshaft sprocket.
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6. Pull out the bearing pins (9, 11) with sliding hammer
and remove the guide rail 10.
Sliding Hammer 116 589 20 33 00
Threaded Pin 116 589 02 34 00
Installation Procedure
1. Apply collar of both bearing pins with sealing com-
pound.
2. Position the guide rail and insert the bearing pins.
3. Install the camshaft sprocket.
Tightening Torque10 N∙m(89lb-in)
Notice
If the max. length ’L’ of the 12-- sided bolt exceeds
53.6mm, replace it.
4. Position the no. 1 cylinder at the TDC of OT.
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In this position, the marking on the camshaft / cam-
shaft bearing cap (arrow) must also be aligned.
5. Install the guide pulley (12).
Tightening Torque23 N∙m (17 lb-ft)
6. Attach the tensioning lever (7) to the spring (15) and
install.
7. Replace the gasket and install the cylinder head
cover.
Tightening Torque10 N∙m(89lb-in)
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TIMING CASE COVER GUIDE RAIL
Preceding Work : Removal of cylinder head cover
1 Bearing Pin
2 Bearing Pin
3 Guide Rail
4 Oil Pump Chain5 Crankshaft
6Spring
7 Bushing
8 Tensioning Lever