Overview - Timing Mechanism Drive Chain: Notes

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Timing Mechanism Drive Chain With Components

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Guide Rail
Bolt
- 10 Nm +90°
- Replace
Bolts
- 5 Nm +60°
- Replace
Mounting Pin
- For the drive chain sprocket
Drive Chain Sprocket
- For left timing chain
Bolt
- 10 Nm +90°
- Replace
Drive Chain
- For timing mechanism
- Mark the running direction with paint for reinstallation
- Removing and installing. Refer to TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 10 Nm +90°
- Replace
Guide Rail
Bolt
- 8 Nm +45°
- Replace
Bearing Plate
- For the right camshaft timing chain drive sprocket
- Asymmetrical version
Drive Chain Sprocket
- For right timing chain
- Installed position. Refer to Figure
Thrust Washer
- Asymmetrical version
- Installed position. Refer to Figure
Mounting Pin
- For the drive chain sprocket
- Asymmetrical version
- Installed position. Refer to Figure
Bolt
- 30 Nm +90°
Seal
- Replace
Chain Tensioner
- Removing and installing. Refer to TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Crankshaft
Bolt
- 10 Nm +90°
- Replace