Overview - Timing Chain Covers

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Mechanical vacuum pump. Refer to OVERVIEW - MECHANICAL VACUUM PUMP

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Timing Chain Cover

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Seal
- Replacing. Refer to SEAL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TRANSMISSION SIDE .
- For the crankshaft
Sealing Flange
- Transmission side
- Removing and installing. Refer to SEALING FLANGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TRANSMISSION SIDE .
Bolt
- 23 Nm
Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Tighten diagonally in steps
Seal
- Always replace if leaking or damaged
- Replacing. Refer to COVER SEALS, INSTALLING .
- Quantity: 2
- For the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- and Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N318-
Bolt
- 8 Nm
Camshaft Position Sensor
- Camshaft Position Sensor - G40- and Camshaft Position Sensor 2 - G163-
O-Ring
- Always replace
- Quantity: 2
Alignment Pins
- Quantity: 2
Timing Chain Cover
Cylinder Head Gasket
- Clean holes and fill with sealant. Refer to Installing
Alignment Pins
Bolt
- 10 Nm