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– Tighten bolts -1- of the idler gear. Tightening sequence
⇒ page 132 .
– Check markings on idler gear/balance shaft -arrow-.
Further assembly is performed in the reverse order of removal.
During this procedure, observe the following:
– Install drive chain for balance shafts and camshaft timing chain
⇒ page 134 .
– Install timing chain cover (bottom) ⇒ page 123 .
– Install timing chain cover (top) ⇒ page 121 .
– Renew oil seal for balance shaft (inlet side) ⇒ page 92 .
– Fit the timing belt for the coolant pump ⇒ page 273 .
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1 Assembly overview - balancer shaft”, page 87
4.2.2 Removing and installing exhaust side
balance shaft
Needle bearing must be renewed after each removal. Install new
needle bearing with same colour code.
Removing
• Engine is removed.
– Remove timing chain cover (top) ⇒ page 121 .
– Remove lower timing chain cover ⇒ page 123 .
– Remove camshaft timing chain ⇒ page 134 .
– Remove camshaft timing chain and drive chain for balance
shafts ⇒ page 134 .
– Unscrew bolt -1- for balance shaft on exhaust side, and pull
out balance shaft.
Ateca 2017 ➤ , León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤
4 cyl. petrol engine (1.8 l and 2.0 l with direct injection, 4 V, exhaust gas turbocharger, timing chain,
EA 888 III. Gen) - Edition 10.2018
4. Balancing shaft 91