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Camshaft Timing Chain Overview






Camshaft Timing Chain Overview

Left Side






1 Bolt

80 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

2 Bolt

80 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

3 Camshaft Sprocket

For the exhaust camshaft.

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

4 Camshaft Adjuster

For the intake camshaft.

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

5 Left Camshaft Timing Chain

Mark the running direction with paint for reinstallation later.

Removing from the camshafts. Refer to => [ Camshaft Timing Chains ] Camshaft Timing Chains.

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

6 Bolt

9 Nm

7 Lining

8 Chain Tensioner

For the left camshaft timing chain.

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

9 Plate

For the drive sprocket.

10 Bolt

8 Nm + an additional 45° (1/8) turn.

Always replace.

11 Drive Sprocket

For the left camshaft timing chain.

12 Pin

For the left camshaft timing chain drive sprocket.

13 Bolt

Tightening specification, see - item 3 - in the => [ Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview ] Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview.

Right Side






1 Bolt

80 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

2 Camshaft Sprocket

For the exhaust camshaft.

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

3 Bolt

80 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

4 Camshaft Adjuster

For the intake camshaft.

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

5 Bolt

Tightening specification, see - item 15 - in the => [ Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview ] Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview.

6 Pin

For the right camshaft timing chain drive sprocket.

Asymmetrical version.

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

7 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 ] Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview.

8 Right Camshaft Timing Chain

Mark the running direction with paint for reinstallation later.

Removing from the camshafts, refer to => [ Camshaft Timing Chains ] Camshaft Timing Chains.

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

9 Axial (Thrust) Washer

For the right camshaft timing chain drive sprocket.

Asymmetrical version.

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

10 Chain Tensioner

For the right camshaft timing chain.

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

11 Lining

12 Bolt

9 Nm