Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Check The Crankshaft @ TDC

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-- Check the crankshaft at TDC. The flat area on the crankshaft -arrow- must be horizontal.

-- Draw the markings on the cylinder block -1-, as shown, with a waterproof marker.

-- Draw a marking -2- on the three stage chain sprocket tooth -1- with a waterproof marker.

Fig 2: Draw Marking On Three Stage Chain Sprocket Tooth

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-- Turn the intermediate sprocket and balance shaft to the markings -arrow-, do not loosen the bolt -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Sprocket

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NOTE:

The painted links of the drive chain must be positioned on the markings on the chain sprockets.

Fig 4: Identifying Chain Sprockets

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Do not pay attention to the position of any additional painted chain links that may also be present.

-- Lay the balance shaft drive chain, the painted links -arrows- must be positioned with the markings on the chain sprockets.

-- Install the guide rail -1- and tighten the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 5: Identifying Guide Rail And Tighten Bolts

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-- Hook the camshaft timing chain with the markings -arrows- onto the camshaft pins.

Fig 6: Camshaft Timing Chain And Camshaft Sprocket

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-- Lay the oil pump drive timing chain onto the three stage chain sprocket.

Fig 7: Identifying Three Stage Chain Sprocket

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-- Tilt the three stage chain sprocket in direction of -arrow- toward the engine and secure it to the crankshaft. The marking -arrows- must be positioned opposite each other.

-- Install the : T10531/2 in the crankshaft and tighten hand-tight.

Fig 8: Identifying Assembly Tool - Turning Over Tool T10531/3

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-- Install the : T10531/3 . Tighten the : T10531/4 hand-tight. Using a 32 mm open end wrench move the : T10531/3 back and forth slightly while doing this tighten the : T10531/3 until the chain sprocket is seated securely on the crankshaft splines. Now tighten the adjusting bolt -C-.

-- Position the painted chain link in the balance shaft drive chain -arrow- at the marking on the three stage chain sprocket. Install the tensioning rail -1- and the glide rail -2-. Tighten the bolts -3-.

Fig 9: Identifying Painted Chain Link In Balance Shaft Drive Chain

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-- Install the chain tensioner -1-.

Fig 10: Chain Tensioner And Balance Shaft Timing Chain

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-- Check the adjustment again. The painted chain links -arrows- must line up with the markings on the chain sprockets.

Fig 11: Identifying Painted Chain Links

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-- Place the camshaft timing chain on the intake camshaft, exhaust camshaft and the crankshaft. Position the painted chain links -arrows- on the markings on the chain sprockets.

Fig 12: Camshaft Timing Chain On Intake Camshaft

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-- Install the guide rail -2- and tighten the bolts -1-.

Fig 13: Identifying Bolts And Glide Rail

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-- Install the upper glide track -arrow-.

Fig 14: Identifying Guide Rail

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A second technician is necessary for the following step.

-- Turn the exhaust camshaft with the : T10172 slightly in the direction of the -arrow A- and push the : T40271/1 in the direction of the -arrow B- from the camshaft splines. Release the camshaft in direction of -arrow C-, until the timing chain touches the glide rail -1-. Hold the camshaft firmly in this position, install the tensioning rail -2- and tighten the bolt -3-.

Fig 15: Identifying Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172

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-- Install the chain tensioner -1- and tighten the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 16: Bolts And Chain Tensioner

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-- Install the chain tensioner -2-. The wire clip -arrow- must come in to contact with the oil pan upper section opening. Tighten the bolt -1- and remove the : T40011 .

Fig 17: Identifying Chain Tensioner

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-- Turn the intake camshaft in the direction of -arrow 1- using the : T40266 . Slide the : T40271/2 out of the chain sprocket splines in direction of -arrow 2- and release the camshaft.

Fig 18: Identifying Assembly Tool T40266 And Camshaft Clamp T40271/2

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-- Remove the : T40271/1 and : T40271/2 .

-- Check the adjustment. The painted chain links -arrows- must line up with the markings on the chain sprockets.

Fig 19: Identifying Painted Chain Links

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-- Install the bolts -arrows- and tighten them. Tightening specification -Item ) OVERVIEW - CYLINDER HEAD - List Item: Bolt.

Fig 20: Identifying Bolts

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Vehicles without Adapter Sleeve

-- Mount the bearing bracket and the bolts -arrows- hand-tight.

Fig 21: Bearing Bracket Bolts

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Vehicles with Adapter Sleeve

-- Coat the holes -arrows- with engine oil.

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NOTE:

Adapter sleeve -1- is not present on every bearing bracket.

-- Attach the bearing mount. Do not tilt it when doing this. Tighten the bolts -1 to 6- hand-tight.

Fig 22: Bearing Bracket - Tightening Sequence

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-- If an adapter sleeve is installed, this will be moved with the bolt -1- in the cylinder head.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Remove the : T40267 .

Fig 23: Securing Chain Tensioner With T40267

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-- Tighten the bolts -arrows-. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS .

Fig 24: Bearing Bracket Bolts

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-- Install the control valve -Item ) OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS - List Item: Control Valve.

-- Let the engine turn a second time in the direction of engine rotation.

NOTE:

Due to the ratio, the painted chain links no longer match up after the engine has been turned.

-- Remove the turning over tool and install the lower timing chain cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 25: Identifying 8 Bolt Timing Chain Lower Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence

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NOTE:

Tighten the bolts -1 and 4- with an additional turn after installing the vibration damper. The bolts must be removed again to install the vibration damper.

-- Install the vibration damper. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the upper timing chain cover. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt tensioning damper. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- After performing work on the chain drive the adaptation value in the engine control module must be adapted. To do this turn on the ignition and select the following menu items on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester:

01 - Engine electronics
Guided functions
01 - Adaptation after repair work on the chain drive