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Timing Chain Assembly Overview






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 ] Oil Pump Drive Chain Assembly Overview.

6 Timing chain

Removing:

- Work procedure same as adjust valve timing. Refer to --> [ Valve Timing, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

- Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to --> [ Brake Booster Vacuum Pump ] Brake Booster 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, refer to --> [ Valve Timing, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

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.