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Left Camshaft Timing Chain Overview






Left Camshaft Timing Chain Overview






1 Thrust Washer

For the drive sprocket.

2 Bolt

Tightening specification, see - item 4 - in the => [ Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview ] Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview.

3 Bolt

5 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

4 Guide Rail

Pay attention to the installed position.

5 Bolt

5 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

6 Chain Tensioner

For the left camshaft timing chain.

7 Bolt

23 Nm

8 Camshaft Sprocket

For the intake camshaft.

Installed position: The side with the lettering faces forward.

9 Left Camshaft Timing Chain

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

Before removing, mark the rotation direction with paint.

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

10 Bolt

5 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

With a sleeve.

11 Tensioning Rail

12 Pin

For the drive sprocket.

13 Bolt

Tightening specification, see - item 10 - in the => [ Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview ] Timing Mechanism Drive Chain Overview.

14 Drive Sprocket

For the left camshaft timing chain.