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Overview - Camshaft Timing Chain, Engine With One Camshaft Adjuster: Notes

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Camshaft Timing Chain (Engine With One Camshaft Adjuster)
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  1. Bolt
    • 4 Nm + 90° 
    • Always replace after removing
  2. Chain Tensioner
    • Is under tension
    • Secure using the Locking Tool:T40267  before removing
  3. Timing Chain Tensioning Rail
  4. Guide Pin
    • 20 Nm 
  5. Bolt
    • Tightening Specifications and Sequence. Refer to Fig 4.
    • Aluminum bolt: Always replace after removal
  6. Adapter Sleeve
    • Depending on the version, not present on every bearing bracket
  7. Control Valve
    • 35 Nm 
    • Left-hand thread
    • Different versions depending on the version.
    • Checking using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Fig 2.
  8. Bolt
    • Tightening Specifications and Sequence. Refer to Fig 4.
    • Always replace after removing
  9. Washer
  10. Bearing Bracket
  11. Camshaft Timing Chain Guide Rail
  12. Camshaft Housing
  13. Camshaft Timing Chain
  14. Camshaft Timing Chain Guide Rail
  15. Guide Pin
    • 20 Nm 
  16. Three Stage Chain Sprocket
    • Crankshaft
    • Installation position. Refer to Figure.
Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve
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Fig 3: Exploded View Of Bearing Bracket With Bolts - Assembly Instructions (Steel Bolts vs Aluminum Bolts)
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If a new bearing bracket -3- with adapter sleeve -4- should be installed, it must be checked before installing the bearing bracket in the hole -arrow- in the cylinder head -1-.

If the hole -arrow- is not designed for using the adapter sleeve -4- the adapter sleeve must be removed from the bearing bracket. For this hole the short bolt -2- should be used. Refer to the parts information for the correct bolt.

Fig 4: Bearing Bracket Bolts - Tightening Sequence
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-- Tighten The Bolts In The Steps Shown In The Sequence: