Front engine parts
1. Compressor; 2. Bracket; 3. Pallet 1; 4. Oil level sensor; 5, 7. Gaskets; 6. Pallet 2; 8. Lower shield; 9. Tensioner roller; 10. Pulley; 11. Belt adjustment bar; 12. Ring; 13. Front oil seal; 14. Radiator hose; 15. Lid; 16. Calmator; 17. Oil pump drive gear; 18. Leading sprocket; 19. Drive gear; 20. Oil nozzle; 21. Tensioner shoe; 22. Chain; 23. Driven gear of the camshaft
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery from ground.
2. Block the rear wheels.
3. Raise the front of the car.
4. Remove the lower shields.
5. Remove the radiator expansion tank (see subsection 4.5).
6. Remove the spark plugs and all drive belts.

7. Remove the air conditioning compressor and set it aside without disconnecting it from the line (the air conditioning compressor bolts are indicated by arrows).

8. Remove the alternator, tensioner pulley and all brackets (the generator adjusting bracket bolts are indicated by arrows).
9. Remove the cruise control actuator (if provided) and take it aside.
10. Disconnect the lower radiator hose and remove the coolant pump.
11. Set the piston of the 1st cylinder to TDC of the compression stroke.
12. Remove the cylinder head.
13. Remove the tray.

14. Loosen the bolt, securing the crankshaft pulley.

15. Remove the crankshaft pulley with a puller.

16. Loosen the chain cover bolts and nuts and carefully remove the cover.
17. Remove the chain and sprocket. Remove the guides and tensioner parts.
Examination
1. Check the condition of the camshaft gear teeth. Check the condition of the chain, wear of the rollers and connecting links. Replace worn parts. In case of severe wear of the dampers, remove and clean the pan and oil receiver.
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2. Check the operation of the plunger and tensioner lock. The plunger should move freely in the housing bore (left). The lock should hold the plunger securely (right).
3. Check the cleanliness of the oil injector jet.
Installation
Designation of chain cover mounting bolts of different sizes
Bolt A - 30 mm
Bolt B – 50 mm
Bolt C – 60 mm

1. Clean the front of the engine, chain and cover, install new O-rings and nozzle. The nozzle should be facing the chain.

2. Place the chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the marks, crimp the chain with the dampers, tying it with strong tape.

3. Align the other link with the distinctive mark with the groove for the crankshaft key (arrows) and put it on the drive sprocket.
4. Apply a 3mm bead of sealant to the cap, ensure all gaskets are in place and install the cap (within no more than 5 minutes after application), by engaging the shaft of the leading rotor of the oil pump with the leading gear of the crankshaft.
5. Tighten the bolts (see fig. Designation of chain cover mounting bolts of different sizes) and tighten to the specified torque. Remove the chain tie.
6. Install the remaining parts in reverse order. Start the engine only after checking that the chain is installed correctly.


