Even when chain drives are ultra low-main-tenance and impress with their extremely long service life, at some point they need to be replaced. For the Opel Corsa D 1.3 CDTI 66 KW engine as well, you can rely on the high-quality precision components from RUVILLE, your system specialist.

During repair work, both general as well as specific procedures have to be followed for the respective components.

Vehicle-specific installation instructions:

Specific installation instructions apply to all engine components of the Opel Corsa D 1.3 CDTI 66 KW. The instructions are described in more detail in the following.

Basic installation instructions:

Disconnect the battery Important note: For vehicles equipped with ESP systems, the steering angle sensor has to be recalibrated each time the battery is disconnected!

Remove the spark plugs so that the engine can be rotated more easily Unless otherwise specified, do not rotate the engine in the reverse direction of the engine running direction

Observe the tightening torques Only rotate the engine using the crankshaft wheel, do not use the camshaft wheels

Do not rotate the crankshaft wheel or camshaft wheels if a chain is not mounted.

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3458003 Tensioner element

3458004 Guiding rail

3458008 Timing chain

3458006 Sprocket

3458007A1 Sprocket

3453014 Tensioner rail

1x Sealing (included in kit 3458010SD)

1x Sealing ring (included in kit 3458010SD)

3458010SD Timing chain kit: Complete kit with seals

3458010S Timing chain kit: Complete kit

3458011S Timing chain kit: Small kit

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Mercedes A-Class, Vaneo 3451001S

Nissan Almera, Primera, Pathfinder 3468037S

Nissan Almera, Primera, Pathfinder; Volvo 3468038S

BMW 5, 7, 8 series 3455037S

Ford Fiesta, Ka 3452023S

Opel Astra, Omega, Vectra; Saab 9-3 3453029S

Opel Astra, Omega, Vectra; Saab 9-3 3453030S

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procedure for replacing the timing chain kit:

1. Dismount and remove the oil sump.2. Dismount the pressure accumulator bracket.

Important note: To avoid damaging the high pressure pipes, the pressure accumulator must not be subjected to any external force after being dismounted.

3. Remove the locking screws from the camshaft housing (1).4. Mount the EN-46781 camshaft locking tools (2).5. The flats of the EN-46781 camshaft locking tools have to be in a

horizontal position. Important note: The alignment of the flats has to be indicated with colour markings before mounting the EN-46781 camshaft locking tools (3).

6. Rotate the engine slowly in the engine running direction until you can hear the EN-46781 camshaft locking tools EN-46781 lock into place. Make sure that the locking tools do not turn or twist out of position during this procedure.

7. Insert the locking pin for the EN-46785 crankshaft into the drill hole of the transmission bell housing. Important note: Position the locking pin by gently rotating the central bolt in the flywheel.

8. Dismount the crankshaft vibration damper.9. Remove the flange for the crankshaft vibration damper using the

KM-662-C tool. Important note: The central bolt has a left-hand thread.

10. Dismount the water pump.11. Dismount the timing cover.

13. Before mounting the new components, clean all contact and installation surfaces until they are free of oil and grease.

14. Mount all chain drive components and fasten them using the correct tightening torques.

15. When installing the timing cover, the timing case must be centred on the crankshaft using the EN-46775 centring pin (1).

16. Replace the radial shaft sealing ring for the crankshaft in the timing cover using the sealing ring included in kit 3458010SD. Wet the sealing lip with oil and press-fit the new sealing ring using the EN-46776 adapter (2).

17. Mount all components by reversing the procedure described above. Make sure to observe the tightening torques

18. Remove all locking tools.19. Rotate the engine by 720° in the engine running direction.20. Check the valve timing using the locking tools for the EN-46781 camshaft

and EN-46785 crankshaft.

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12. Slacken the hydraulic chain tensioner in the direction of the arrow, secure it with a splint (2) and dismount it. Next, loosen the tensioner rail and remove the timing chain together with the crankshaft sprocket.

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