Overview - Left Camshaft Timing Chain

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Left Camshaft Timing Chain

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Thrust Washer
- For the drive chain sprocket
Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to -item 4- OVERVIEW - TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN .
Bolt
- 5 Nm + 90° (¹ /₄ turn) additional turn
- Replace
Guide Rail
- Note location
Bolt
- 5 Nm + 90° (¹ /₄ turn) additional turn
- Replace
Chain Tensioner
- For the left camshaft control chain
Bolt
- 23 Nm
Camshaft Chain Sprocket
- For the intake camshaft
- Installation position: the side with the writing on it faces forward
Left Camshaft Timing Chain
- Remove from the camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFT .
- Before removing, mark the direction of rotation with paint
- Removing and installing. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 5 Nm + 90° (¹ /₄ turn) additional turn
- Replace
- With sleeve
Tensioning Rail
Mounting Bracket
- For the drive chain sprocket
Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to -item 10- OVERVIEW - TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN .
Drive Chain Sprocket
- For the left camshaft control chain