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Camshaft Timing Chain, Component Overview



Camshaft timing chain, component overview

Note:
^ Before removing camshaft timing chain, mark direction of travel with paint. Reversing the rotation direction of a used chain can destroy it.

Left camshaft timing chain





1 - Camshaft adjuster for exhaust camshaft
^ Identification "Exhaust"

2 - Camshaft bolt
^ Replace
^ Initial tightening torque: 40 Nm
^ Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)

3 - Camshaft bolt
^ Replace
^ Initial tightening torque: 40 Nm
^ Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)

4 - Camshaft adjuster for intake camshaft
^ Identification "Intake"

5 - Left camshaft timing chain

6 - 9 Nm
7 - Chain tensioner for left camshaft timing chain

8 - Oil strainer
^ Set into chain tensioner
^ Observe locating tabs on circumference

9 - Gasket
^ Replace
^ Clipped onto chain tensioner

10 - Mounting bracket for drive sprocket
11 - 8 Nm plus an additional 45° (1/8 turn)
^ Replace
^ To be oiled for installation

12 - Drive sprocket for left camshaft timing chain
13 - Thrust washer for drive sprocket
14 - 6 Nm plus an additional 60° (1/6 turn)

Replace Right camshaft timing chain





1 - Drive sprocket for right camshaft timing chain
2 - Mounting bracket for drive sprocket
3 - 30 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)
4 - Right camshaft timing chain

5 - Camshaft bolt
^ Replace
^ Initial tightening torque: 40 Nm
^ Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)

6 - Camshaft adjuster for intake camshaft
^ Identification "Intake"

7 - Chain tensioner for right camshaft timing chain

8 - Oil strainer
^ Set into chain tensioner
^ Installed location: Locating tabs on circumference

9 - Gasket
^ Replace
^ Clipped onto chain tensioner

10 - 9 Nm
11 - Camshaft adjuster for exhaust camshaft
^ Identification "Exhaust"

12 - Camshaft bolt
^ Replace
^ Initial tightening torque: 40 Nm
^ Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)

13 - Thrust washer for drive sprocket