Subsection 09 (TIMING CHAIN)
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1. Timing chain
2. Lower timing chain guide
3. Timing chain guide (tensioner side)
NOTE:
Mark the operating direction of the timing
chain and check for excessive radial play before
removal. Refer to
TIMING CHAIN INSPECTION
.
5. Carefully pull the timing chain downwards and
sideways, then out of the crankcase.
Removing the Timing Chain (PTO
Side)
1. Refer to
BOTTOM END
subsection and remove
following parts:
– PTO cover
– Breather gear
– Intermediate gear.
2. Refer to
TOP END
subsection and remove fol-
lowing part:
– Valve cover.
3. Refer to applicable procedures in this subsec-
tion and remove following parts:
– Chain tensioner
– Camshaft timing gear.
4. Remove timing chain guide (tensioner side) and
lower timing chain guide.
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1. Timing chain
2. Lower timing chain guide
3. Timing chain guide (tensioner side)
NOTE:
Mark the operating direction of the timing
chain and check for excessive radial play before
removal. Refer to
TIMING CHAIN INSPECTION
.
5. Carefully pull the timing chain sideward and
down from the crankcase.
Inspecting the Timing Chain
Inspection is the same for both timing chains.
Check timing chain on camshaft timing gear for
excessive radial play.
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CHECKING TIMING CHAIN RADIAL PLAY
Check chain condition for wear and teeth condi-
tion.
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