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Camshaft Timing Chain, Component Overview



Camshaft timing chain, component overview

Left camshaft timing chain





1 - Camshaft adjuster for exhaust camshaft

^ Identification "Exhaust"

2 - Camshaft bolt

^ Replace
^ Initial tightening torque: 60 Nm
^ Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn)

3 - Camshaft bolt

^ Replace
^ Initial tightening torque: 60 Nm
^ Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn)

4 - Camshaft adjuster for intake camshaft

^ Identification "Intake"

5 - Left camshaft timing chain

^ Before removing, mark direction of rotation with paint. Reversing rotation direction of a used chain can destroy it

6 - 5 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn)

^ Replace

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 - 5 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn)

^ Replace

12 - Drive sprocket for left camshaft timing chain

13 - Thrust washer for drive sprocket

14 - 5 Nm plus an additional 60 degrees (1/6 turn)

^ Replace

Right camshaft timing chain





1 - Drive sprocket for right camshaft timing chain

2 - Mounting bracket for drive sprocket

3 - 42 Nm

4 - Right camshaft timing chain

^ Before removing, mark direction of rotation with paint. Reversing rotation direction of a used chain can destroy it

5 - Camshaft bolt

^ Replace
^ Initial tightening torque: 60 Nm
^ Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees (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 - 5 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn)

^ Replace

11 - Camshaft adjuster for exhaust camshaft

^ Identification "Exhaust"

12 - Camshaft bolt

^ Replace
^ Initial tightening torque: 60 Nm
^ Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn)

13 - Thrust washer for drive sprocket