Replacement
1. Remove the sliding lever 8 from the cylinder head (see figure 2.15).
Figure 2.15. Drive chain:
1. Old chain,
2. New chain,
3. Outer plate,
4. Intermediate plate,
5. Connecting link,
6. Intake camshaft pulley,
7. Exhaust camshaft pulley,
8. Sliding lever,
9. Fixators,
10. Locking finger.
2. Remove the spark plugs.
3. Secure the chain with stops 9 between the camshaft pulleys and the cylinder head.
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4. Disconnect the chain link.
5. Connect the new chain 2 to the old chain 1 using the connector (see figure 2.16).
Figure 2.16. Connect the new chain 2 to the old chain 1 using a connector.
6. Remove the clamps 3 and the locking pin 7 (see figure 2.17). Make sure that the ends of the chain do not fall into the housing.
Figure 2.17. Remove clamps 3 and locking pin 7.
7. Turn the crankshaft slowly in the direction of engine rotation and install a new chain.
8. After installing the new chain, disconnect the old chain (see figure 2.18).
Figure 2.18. After installing the new chain, disconnect the old one.
9. Using key 6, rotate camshafts 4 and 5 until it is possible to insert locking pin 7 (see figure 2.19). Lock camshafts 4 and 5 with locking pin 7.
Figure 2.19. Lock camshafts 4 and 5 with locking pin 7.
10. Install the chain on the camshaft pulleys and insert a new connecting link 2 with a new intermediate plate 8 (see figure 2.20).
Figure 2.20. Insert new connecting link 2 with new intermediate plate 8.
11. Insert the new plate 9 into the press (see figure 2.21).
Figure 2.21. Insert the new plate 9 into the press.
12. Place the press 10 on the chain and press the plate as far as possible (see figure 2.22).
Figure 2.22. Install press 10 on the chain and press the plate as far as possible.
13. Check the correctness of the pressing (arrows) and press it in further if necessary (see figure 2.23).
Figure 2.23. Check the correct pressing (arrows).