Overview - Camshaft Timing Chains: Notes

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Camshaft Timing Chains

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Bolt
- 9 Nm
Chain Tensioner
- Is Under Tension
- Remove the Locking Pin :T40011 before removing
Timing Chain Tensioning Rail
Guide Pin
- 20 Nm
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Control Valve
- 35 Nm
- Left-Hand Thread
- Depending on the version, remove with either the Central Valve Assembly Tool :T10352 or Central Valve Assembly Tool :T10352/1A
Bolt
- Tightening Specifications and Sequence. Refer To BEARING BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Always Replace After Removing
Washer
Bearing Bracket
- Removing and installing. Refer To BEARING BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Camshaft Timing Chain Guide Rail
Camshaft Housing
Camshaft Timing Chain
- Before removing, mark the running direction with paint
- Removing and installing. Refer To CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Camshaft Timing Chain Guide Rail
Guide Pin
- 20 Nm
Three Stage Chain Sprocket
- Crankshaft
- Installation position. Refer To .