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Timing Components: Locations



Timing Mechanism Drive Chain, Component Overview





1 - Pivot pin for drive sprocket

2 - 30 Nm plus an additional 90 degree (1/4 turn)

^ Replace

3 - Bolt

^ Replace
^ Version and tightening specifications, depending on the version

4 - 6 Nm plus an additional 60 degree (1/6 turn)

^ Replace

5 - Thrust washer for drive sprocket

6 - Bushing

^ Depending on version

7 - Drive sprocket for left camshaft timing chain

8 - Bolt

^ Replace
^ Version and tightening specifications, depending on version

9 - Timing Mechanism Drive Chain

^ Before removing, mark direction of rotation with paint

10 - Guide rail

11 - Bolt

^ Replace
^ Version and tightening specifications, depending on version

12 - Bushing

^ depending on the version

13 - 8 Nm plus an additional 45 degree (1/8 turn)

^ Replace
^ To be oiled for installation

14 - Mounting bracket for drive sprocket

15 - Bushing

^ Depending on version

16 - Thrust washer

17 - Drive sprocket for right camshaft timing chain

18 - Bushing

^ Depending on version

19 - Bolt

^ Replace

^ Version and tightening specifications, depending on version

20 - O-ring

^ Replace

21 - Chain tensioner

22 - 6 Nm plus an additional 45 degree (1/8 turn)

^ Replace

23 - Glide track for chain tensioner

24 - Crankshaft

25 - Bushing

^ Depending on version

26 - Guide rail

^ Note installation position

27 - Bolt

^ Replace
^ Version and tightening specifications, depending on version





Different glide track mountings

Depending on version, timing chain glide tracks are mounted differently: