Right camshaft timing chain

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

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1 - Drive sprocket for right camshaft timing chain

2 - Mounting bracket for drive sprocket

3 - 30 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

4 - Right camshaft timing chain

Removing and installing → Detaching timing chains from camshaft, removing and installing chain tensioner

5 - Camshaft bolt

Replace
Initial tightening torque: 40 Nm
Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

6 - Camshaft adjuster for intake camshaft

Identification "Intake"
Removing and installing → Detaching timing chains from camshaft, removing and installing chain tensioner

7 - Chain tensioner for right camshaft timing chain

Removing and installing → Detaching timing chains from camshaft, removing and installing chain tensioner

8 - Oil strainer

Set into chain tensioner
Installed location: Locating tabs on circumference

9 - Gasket

Replace
Clipped onto chain tensioner

10 - 9 Nm

11 - Camshaft adjuster for exhaust camshaft

Identification "Exhaust"
Removing and installing → Detaching timing chains from camshaft, removing and installing chain tensioner

12 - Camshaft bolt

Replace
Initial tightening torque: 40 Nm
Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

13 - Thrust washer for drive sprocket