Bearing Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the upper timing chain cover. Refer to UPPER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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Fig 1: Removing Control Valve

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The control valves have left-hand threads.

-- Remove the left and right control valve using the Assembly Tool: T10352/2  -1- clockwise -arrow-.

-- Vibration damper, version 1. Refer to Figure: to do so, use the Wrench - 21mm: T40263  , Adapter: T40314  and 24mm socket to counterhold the vibration damper.

Fig 2: Vibration Damper - Versions

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Fig 3: Using T40263 & T40314

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-- Vibration damper, version 2. Refer to Figure: counterhold the crankshaft at the vibration damper using a offset open-end wrench 24 mm.

Fig 4: Vibration Damper - Versions

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 6-.

Fig 5: Bearing Bracket (With Aluminum Bolts) Tightening Sequence

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• Carefully remove the bearing mount, without tilting.

-- Remove the bearing bracket and the spacer.