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Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview






Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview






1 Guide Rail

2 Bolt

10 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

3 Bolt

5 Nm + an additional 60° (1/6) turn.

Always replace.

4 Pin

For the drive sprocket.

5 Drive Sprocket

For the left camshaft timing chain.

6 Bolt

10 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

7 Drive Chain

For the timing mechanism.

Mark the running direction with paint for reinstallation later.

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

8 Bolt

10 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

9 Guide Rail

10 Bolt

8 Nm + an additional 45° (1/8) turn.

Always replace.

11 Plate

For the right camshaft timing chain drive sprocket.

Asymmetrical version.

12 Drive Sprocket

For the right camshaft timing chain.

Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Position of the Pin for the Right Camshaft Timing Chain Drive Sprocket ].

13 Axial (Thrust) Washer

Asymmetrical version.

Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Position of the Pin for the Right Camshaft Timing Chain Drive Sprocket ].

14 Pin

For the drive sprocket.

Asymmetrical version.

Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Position of the Pin for the Right Camshaft Timing Chain Drive Sprocket ].

15 Bolt

30 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

16 Gasket

Always replace.

17 Chain Tensioner

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

18 Bolt

9 Nm

19 Crankshaft

20 Bolt

10 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

Installed Position of the Pin for the Right Camshaft Timing Chain Drive Sprocket





The alignment bushings in the right camshaft timing chain drive sprocket pin - 3 - must engage in the holes in the axial (thrust) washer - 1 - and cylinder block.

2 Right camshaft timing chain drive sprocket
4 Bolt