Timing Cover: Description and Operation

Timing Case Overview

• Secure the engine to the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095) when working on it.






1 Engine Timing Module

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Engine Timing Module ] Service and Repair.

2 Control Housing

• install using silicone adhesive sealant (D 176 501 A1). Refer to => [ Sealant Bead for the Control Housing ].

3 Bolt

• 20 Nm

• Observe the tightening sequence, refer to => [ Control Housing Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification ].

4 Bolt

• 20 Nm

5 Seal

• Do not additionally lubricate or grease the sealing lip of the seal.

• Before installing, remove any remaining oil from the crankshaft journal with a clean cloth.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Crankshaft Seal, Engine Timing Side, Replacing ] Crankshaft Seal, Engine Timing Side, Replacing.

6 Drive Plate

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Drive Plate ] Service and Repair.

7 Bolt

• 50 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

• Always replace

8 Washer

9 Bolt

• 13 Nm

Sealant Bead for the Control Housing





- Apply the sealant bead onto the clean sealing surface of the control housing as shown.

Control Housing Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification





- Tighten the bolts - 1 through 18 - in the sequence shown to 20 Nm.