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To Remove

  1. Remove CAMSHAFT COVER WITH GASKET 
  2. Remove TIMING COVER 
  3. Fit the crankshaft pulley.
  4. Lower the car and zero the engine by turning the crankshaft in the direction of rotation of the engine until the marking on the crankshaft pulley is aligned with the marking on the timing cover. The cam lobes on cylinder 1 intake and exhaust camshafts should be pointing up/in. (A)
    Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Rotation Direction
    G05051701Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the chain tensioner (A). Use 83 96 129 OIL FILTER TOOL, B207, AND CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONER .
    Fig 2: Removing Chain Tensioner
    G05051702Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the lock ring (A) from the chain tensioner and remove the piston.
    Fig 3: Identifying Chain Tensioner And Piston
    G05051703Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the plug (A) from the cylinder housing.
    Fig 4: Removing Plug From Cylinder Housing, Upper Bolt To Timing Chain Guide & Upper Timing Chain Guide Rail
    G05051704Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the upper bolt (B) to the timing chain guide at the inlet side.
  9. Remove the upper timing chain guide rail (C).
  10. Remove the lower bolt to the chain guide (A). Detach the lower section of the chain.
    Fig 5: Removing Lower Bolt To Chain Guide, Camshaft Pinions & Tensioner Guide
    G05051948Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the camshaft pinions (B). Use a wrench to grip the camshaft flats when the bolts are loosened. Lift up the chain.
  12. Remove the tensioner guide (C) by lifting it up. Inspect the condition of the guide. Replace if necessary.