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Safety Precautions - Please read
• Disconnect the battery earth leads (check radio code is available)
• Remove spark or glow plugs to make the engine turn easier
• Do not use cleaning fluids on belts, sprockets or rollers
• Always make a note of the route of the auxiliary drive belt before removal
• Turn the engine in the normal direction (clockwise unless stated otherwise)
• Do not turn the camshaft, crankshaft or diesel injection pump once the timing chain has
been removed (unless specifically stated)
• Do not use the timing chain to lock the engine when slackening or tightening crankshaft
pulley bolts
• Do not turn the crankshaft or camshaft when the timing belt/chain has been removed
• Mark the direction of the chain before removing
• It is always recommended to turn the engine slowly, by hand and to re-check the camshaft
and crankshaft timing positions.
• Crankshafts and Camshafts may only be turned with the chain drive mechanism fully instal
led.
• Do not turn crankshaft via camshaft or other gears
• Check the diesel injection pump timing after replacing the chain
• Observe all tightening torques
• Always refer to the vehicle manufacturer's service manual or a suitable proprietary instruc
tion book
• Incorrect or out of phase engine timing can result in damage to the valves
• It is always recommended to turn the engine slowly, by hand, and to re-check the camshaft
and crankshafttiming positions
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