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Camshaft Timing Chain Overview






Camshaft Timing Chain Overview






1 Intake Camshaft Adjuster

With the chain 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 chain tensioner for the camshaft timing chain.

Secured to the cylinder block.

Oil before installing on the pin.

5 Double Sprocket

Securing, refer to => [ Oil Pump Timing Chain Overview ] Oil Pump Timing Chain Overview.

6 Timing Chain

Removing:

- Follow the procedure for the "valve timing, adjusting". Refer to => [ Valve Timing, Adjusting ] Valve Timing, Adjusting.

- Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to => [ Vacuum Pump ] Vacuum Pump.

- Mark the direction of travel.

Note when installing:

- Install in the original direction of rotation.

- The chain must lie correctly in the tensioning and guide rails.

- Adjust the valve timing. Refer to => [ Valve Timing, Adjusting ] Valve Timing, Adjusting.

7 Strainer

Always replace.

8 Bolt

10 Nm

9 Chain Tensioner

Secure using a locking pin (T03006).

10 Gasket

Always replace.

11 Guide Rail

Oil before installing on the pin.

12 Bolt

60 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Always replace.

13 Bolt

60 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Always replace.