Drive Chain For Balance Shafts

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Fig 1: Drive Chain And Balance Shafts Component Location With Torque Specification

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Drive chain for balance shafts

1	Guide pin Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
2	Tensioning rail
3	Balance shaft/replace, coat mount with oil
4	Guide pin Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
5	Guide rail
6	Chain tensioner/fit with screw locking lacquer Tightening - torque 85 Nm (63 ftlb.)
7	Sealing ring
8	Cylinder block
9	O-ring/replace, coat with oil
10	Bearing pin/coat with oil
11	Intermediate gear/if fastening screw for intermediate gear was loosened, replace intermediate gear
12	Thrust washer
13	Screw/replace, observe tightening sequence. If screw was loosened, replace intermediate gear.
14	Guide rail
15	Guide pin Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
16	Balance shaft/replace following removal, coat mount with oil
17	Sprocket
18	Drive chain

Fig 2: Intermediate Gear Component Location With Torque Specification

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Tightening sequence for intermediate gear

1	Pre-tighten intermediate gear with new screw. Initial tightening 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) arrow Turn intermediate gear. There must be no play on the intermediate gear. If there is, loosen and tighten it again.
1	Tighten screw. Final tightening 25 Nm (19 ftlb.)
1	Screw the screw further. Torque angle + 90°