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Camshaft Timing Chain Overview






Camshaft Timing Chain Overview






1 Bolt

9 Nm

2 Chain Tensioner

Is under tension.

Disconnect the locking pin (T40011) before removing.

3 Timing Chain Tensioning Rail

4 Guide Pin

20 Nm

5 Bolt

9 Nm

6 Control Valve

35 Nm

Left hand threads.

Remove using the assembly tool (T10352).

7 Bolt

M6: 8 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

M8: 20 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Always replace.

8 Washer

9 Bearing Bracket

10 Camshaft Timing Chain Guide Rail

11 Camshaft Housing

12 Camshaft Timing Chain

Before removing, mark the direction of rotation with paint.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Timing Chain ] Camshaft Timing Chain.

13 Camshaft Timing Chain Guide Rail

14 Guide Pin

20 Nm

15 Sprocket

On the crankshaft.

Installed position, refer to => [ Crankshaft Sprocket Installed Position ].

Crankshaft Sprocket Installed Position





Both surfaces - arrows - must line up across from each other.