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Timing Chain



Timing Chain Assembly Overview




1 - Intake camshaft adjuster
- With sprocket.
- Do not disassemble.

2 - Exhaust camshaft sprocket
- Not pressed on the camshaft.
- When removing, pry off lightly if necessary.

3 - Cylinder head

4 - Tensioning rail
- For the timing chain tensioner.
- Secured to the cylinder blocks
- Lubricate the pin before installing.

5 - Double wheel sprocket
- Securing, refer to [Oil Pump Drive Chain Assembly Overview ].

6 - Timing chain
- Removing:
- Work procedure same as adjust valve timing. Valve Timing, Adjusting
- Remove the vacuum pump.
- Mark direction of travel.
- Note when installing:
- Install in original direction of travel.
- Chain must lay correctly in the tensioning and guide rails.
- Adjust the valve timing. Valve Timing, Adjusting.

7 - Strainer
- Replace

8 - Bolt, 10 Nm

9 - Chain tensioner
- Secure with locking pin (T03006).

10 - Gasket
- Replace

11 - Guide rail
- Lubricate the pin before installing.

12 - Bolt, 60 Nm + 90° (1/4 turn) additional turn
- Always replace.

13 - Bolt, 60 Nm + 90° (1/4 turn) additional turn
- Always replace.