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Timing Cover: Locations



Timing chain covers, component overview





1 - Bolt
^ M6, 8 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)
^ M8, 22 Nm
^ Note tightening sequence

2 - Crankshaft seal, timing chain side
3 - Alignment bushing
^ 2 pieces

4 - Left cylinder head gasket
5 - 9 Nm
^ Observe sequence when tightening

6 - Left timing chain cover
7 - O-ring
^ Replace

8 - Left coolant intermediate pipe
^ Drive out with suitable drift

9 - O-ring
^ Replace

10 - 9 Nm
^ Note tightening sequence

11 - Right timing chain cover
12 - O-ring
^ Replace

13 - Right coolant intermediate pipe
^ Drive out with suitable drift

14 - O-ring
^ Replace

15 - Right cylinder head gasket
16 - Alignment bushing
^ 2 pieces

17 - Lower timing chain cover