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Engine Code BLV






Chain Drive Overview






1 Control Housing

Oil the contact surface of the seals before installing.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshafts ] Service and Repair.

Camshaft adjustment valve removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjustment Valves ] Camshaft Adjustment Valves.

Check the control housing strainer for contamination before installation. Refer to => [ Checking the Strainer for Contaminants ] Control Housing Overview.

2 Bolt

8 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Install using liquid locking fluid (D 000 600 A2)

3 Timing Chain

For the camshafts.

Mark the direction of rotation before removing (installed position).

Installing, refer to => [ Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains ] Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains.

4 Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster

Identification: 32A

Installing, refer to => [ Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains ] Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains.

5 Seal

Always replace.

6 Oil Pump

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Oil Pump ] Oil Pump.

7 Bolt

8 Nm

Always replace.

8 Tensioning Rail

For the camshaft timing chain - item 3 -.

9 Chain Tensioner

50 Nm

For the camshaft timing chain - item 3 -.

Only rotate the engine with the chain tensioner installed.

10 Seal

Replace if damaged or leaking.

11 Pin

10 Nm

For the tensioning rail - item 8 -.

12 Chain Sprocket

For the oil pump timing chain - item 17 -.

Installing, refer to => [ Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains ] Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains.

13 Chain Sprocket

For the camshaft timing chain - item 3 -.

Installing, refer to => [ Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains ] Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains.

14 Bolt

60 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

Only use bolts with a strength category of 10.9.

15 Chain Tensioner with Tensioning Rail

For the oil pump timing chain - item 17 -.

Before installation, release the locking device in the chain tensioner using a small screwdriver and press the tensioning rail against the chain tensioner.

Only rotate the engine with the chain tensioner installed.

16 Drive Sprocket

Integral part of the crankshaft.

The milled tooth aligned with the crankshaft main bearing cap joint = Top Dead Center (TDC) for cylinder 1. Refer to => [ Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains ] Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains.

17 Timing Chain

For the oil pump.

Mark the direction of rotation before removing (installed position).

Installing, refer to => [ Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains ] Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains.

18 Guide Rail

For the oil pump timing chain - item 17 -.

Remove and install together with the timing chains. Refer to => [ Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains ] Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains.

19 Pin, without Collar

10 Nm

For the guide rail - item 18 -.

20 Pin

10 Nm

21 Bolt

23 Nm

22 Bolt

60 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

The sensor wheel contact surface on the bolt head must be dry when installing.

When removing and installing, counter hold the camshaft using a 27 mm open end wrench. Refer to => [ Camshafts ] Service and Repair.

23 Guide Rail

For the camshaft timing chain - item 3 -.

24 Drive Sprocket

For the high pressure pump.

25 Intake Camshaft Adjuster

Identification: 24E

Installing, refer to => [ Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains ] Camshaft and Oil Pump Timing Chains.

26 Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N318)

For the exhaust camshaft.

Mark the connector belonging to the component before disconnecting.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjustment Valves ] Camshaft Adjustment Valves.

27 Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205)

For the intake camshaft.

Mark the connector belonging to the component before disconnecting.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Adjustment Valves ] Camshaft Adjustment Valves.

28 Guide Rail

For the camshaft timing chain - item 3 -.

Clipped into the control housing.

Identifying the Timing Chains





- Mark the timing chains before removing (for example, with a paint arrow pointing in the direction of rotation).

Do not mark the chain using a center punch or similar means!