Chain Tensioner, V6
Information
Please note the following for the V6 =>
- The repair concepts for the V6 are the same as for the V8.
- The special features and component deviations are listed and shown in
> 1001IN TIGHTENING TORQUES, TIGHTENING SEQUENCES AND ASSEMBLY OVERVIEWS
- More significant deviations are shown in separate descriptions.
- If no special features are specifically highlighted, the assembly and adjustment instructions for the V8 apply.
Timing-case cover - chain tensioner sealing flange
| 1 | Joint flange (oil sealing lip with engine oil); align with sleeve or vibration balancer |
| 2 | Aluminium screw M6 x 55; always use new aluminium screws |
| 3 | Aluminium screw M6 x 20; always use new aluminium screws |
| 4 | Chain tensioner (do not confuse V6 chain tensioner with V8 chain tensioner,
V6 chain tensioner is a different color to the V8 chain tensioner); always replace sealing ring |
Guide rail and tensioning rail
| 1 | Threaded pegs |
| 2 | Threaded pegs |
| 3 | Guide rail |
| 4 | Tensioning rail |
| 5 | Chain tensioner with sealing ring; always replace sealing ring; do not confuse V6 chain tensioner with V8 chain tensioner, V6 chain tensioner is a different color to the V8 chain tensioner |
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