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Removing and Installing Tensioning Rail




Preceding work:
- Timing case cover removed. Removing and Installing Timing Case Cover




- Mark crankshaft sprocket relative to timing chain with colored marking.
- Pull tensioning rail (2) off bearing pin (20).

Installation note

- The plastic guide (19) (running surface) is clipped into the tensioning rail (2) and can be replaced separately.

- The bearing pin (20) is knocked into the crankcase. Projection 28 mm. The all-plastic tensioning rail (2nd version) can be used in place of the 1st version.