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Camshaft Timing Chain Overview






Camshaft Timing Chain Overview






1 Bolt

9 Nm

2 Chain Tensioner

Is under tension

Secure using the locking pin (T40011) or locking tool (T40267) depending on the version.

3 Timing Chain Tensioning Rail

4 Guide Pin

20 Nm

5 Bolt

9 Nm

6 Control Valve

35 Nm

Has left hand threads.

Remove using the assembly tool (T10352).

7 Bolt

M6 - 8 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

M8 - 20 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) 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 rotation direction with paint.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Camshaft Timing Chain (with new tools) ] Camshaft Timing Chain (with new tools).

13 Camshaft Timing Chain Guide Rail

14 Guide Pin

20 Nm

15 Chain Sprocket

To the crankshaft.

Crankshaft Chain Sprocket Installed Position





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