Left camshaft timing chain

Fig 1: Left Camshaft Timing Chain

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1 - Camshaft adjuster for exhaust camshaft

• Identification "Exhaust"
• Removing and installing → Camshaft timing chain, removing and installing 

2 - Camshaft bolt

• Replace
• Initial tightening torque: 60 Nm
• Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

3 - Camshaft bolt

• Replace
• Initial tightening torque: 60 Nm
• Final tightening torque: 80 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

4 - Camshaft adjuster for intake camshaft

• Identification "Intake"
• Removing and installing → Camshaft timing chain, removing and installing 

5 - Left camshaft timing chain

• Before removing, mark direction of rotation with paint. Reversing rotation direction of a used chain can destroy it
• Removing and installing → Camshaft timing chain, removing and installing 

6 - 5 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

• Replace

7 - Chain tensioner for left camshaft timing chain

• Removing and installing → Camshaft timing chain, removing and installing 

8 - Oil strainer

• Set into chain tensioner
• Observe locating tabs on circumference

9 - Gasket

• Replace
• Clipped onto chain tensioner

10 - Mounting bracket for drive sprocket

11 - 5 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

• Replace

12 - Drive sprocket for left camshaft timing chain

13 - Thrust washer for drive sprocket

14 - 5 Nm plus an additional 60 ° ( ¹ /₆ turn)

• Replace