Right camshaft timing chain

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NOTE:

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

Fig 1: Camshaft Timing Chain, Component Overview (Right Camshaft Timing Chain)

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1 - Chain tensioner

For right timing chain

2 - 5 Nm plus an additional ¹ /₄ turn (90 °)

Replace

3 - Mounting pin

For drive sprocket

4 - Washer

5 - 42 Nm

6 - Camshaft bolt

Replace
Initial tightening torque: 40 Nm
Final tightening torque: 100 Nm plus an additional ¹ /₄ turn (90 °)

7 - Hall sensor wheel

When installing timing chain, adjust using setting gauge T40047

8 - Camshaft adjuster

For intake camshaft

9 - Diamond disc

Replace

10 - Pivot pin -10 Nm

11 - Guide rail

12 - Thrust washer

For drive sprocket

13 - Right camshaft timing chain

Removing and installing → Camshaft timing chain, removing and installing

14 - Control housing

For camshaft adjuster

15 - Gasket

Replace

16 - Camshaft

17 - Alignment bushing

2 pieces

18 - Guide rail

Can be replaced separately

19 - 5 Nm plus an additional ¹ /₄ turn (90 °)

Replace

20 - Chain sprocket

For exhaust camshaft

21 - Washer

Note installation position

22 - Camshaft bolt

Replace
Initial tightening torque: 40 Nm
Final tightening torque: 100 Nm plus an additional ¹ /₄ turn (90 °)

23 - Drive sprocket

For right timing chain

24 - Guide rail

For timing chain

25 - Pivot pin -10 Nm