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Timing Chain Tensioner: Service and Repair




11 31 091 - Removing and installing / replacing hydraulic chain tensioner (M57T2)





Special tools required:
- 11 3 340






Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove timing case cover Service and Repair





Warning!
Chain tensioner pistons are under spring pressure.
Risk of injury during removal of plug mandrels.





Press tensioning rail (1) in direction of arrow.
Insert special tool 11 3 340 into chain tensioner (3).
Release screws (2).
Remove chain tensioner (3).