Overview - Camshaft Timing Chains

Left Camshaft Timing Chain

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Camshaft Timing Chains With Components

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1. Bolt
   • 80 Nm +90°
   • Replace
2. Bolt
   • 80 Nm +90°
   • Replace
3. Camshaft Chain Sprocket
   • For the exhaust camshaft
   • Removing and installing. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
4. Camshaft Adjuster
   • For the intake camshaft
   • Removing and installing. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
5. Left Camshaft Timing Chain
   • Mark the running direction with paint for reinstallation
   • Remove from the camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Removing and installing. Refer to CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
6. Bolt
   • 9 Nm
7. Gliding Piece
8. Chain Tensioner
   • For the left camshaft timing chain
   • Removing and installing. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
9. Bearing Plate
   • For the drive chain sprocket
10. Bolt
    • 8 Nm +45°
    • Replace
11. Drive Chain Sprocket
    • For the left camshaft timing chain
12. Mounting Pin
    • Left camshaft timing chain drive sprocket
13. Bolts
    • Tightening specification -item  ) OVERVIEW - TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN - BOLTS.

Right Camshaft Timing Chain

Fig 2: Identifying Right Timing Chain Overview

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1. Bolt
   • 80 Nm +90°
   • Replace
2. Camshaft Chain Sprocket
   • For the exhaust camshaft
   • Removing and installing. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
3. Bolt
   • 80 Nm +90°
   • Replace
4. Camshaft Adjuster
   • For the intake camshaft
   • Removing and installing. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
5. Bolt
   • Tightening specification -item  ) OVERVIEW - TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN - BOLT.
6. Mounting Pin
   • For the right camshaft timing chain drive sprocket
   • Asymmetrical version
   • Installed position. Refer to Figure
7. Drive Chain Sprocket
   • For the right camshaft timing chain
   • Installed position. Refer to Figure
8. Right Camshaft Timing Chain
   • Mark the running direction with paint for reinstallation
   • Remove from the camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Removing and installing. Refer to CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
9. Thrust Washer
   • For the right camshaft timing chain drive sprocket
   • Asymmetrical version
   • Installed position. Refer to Figure
10. Chain Tensioner
    • For the right camshaft timing chain
    • Removing and installing. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
11. Gliding Piece
12. Bolt
    • 9 Nm