Camshaft Timing Chain Overview

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Fig 1: Chain Drive, Assembly Overview - Timing Chain

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Camshaft Adjuster for Intake Camshaft
- With chain sprocket
- Do not disassemble
Chain Sprocket for Exhaust Camshaft
- Not pressed on the camshaft
- When removing, press off lightly if necessary
Cylinder Head
Tensioning Rail
- For timing chain tensioner
- Secured on cylinder block
- Oil pin before installing
Double Chain Sprocket (drive wheel)
- Securing -item 12-
Timing Chain
- Removing:
  -- Work procedure as for "Adjust valve timing". Refer to VALVE TIMING, ADJUSTING .
  
  -- Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to VACUUM PUMP .
  
  -- Mark the direction of travel.
- Note when installing:
  -- Install in original direction of rotation.
  
  -- Chain must lie correctly in tensioning and glide tracks.
  
  -- Adjust valve timing, refer to VALVE TIMING, ADJUSTING
Strainer
- Replace after removing
Bolt
- 10 Nm
Chain Tensioner
- Secure with Pin T03006
Seal
- Replace after removing
Guide Rail
- Oil pin before installing
Bolt
- 60 Nm + 90° turn
- Replace after removing
Bolt
- 60 Nm + 90° turn
- Replace after removing