Overview - Timing Chain Cover

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Timing Chain Cover

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Bolt
- Steel bolts: 9 Nm
- Aluminum bolts: 4 Nm + 45°
Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N318-
- Removing and installing. Refer to Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Seals
- To replace the cover must be removed.
Upper Timing Chain Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Seal
- Replace if damaged
Cap
Bolt
- 9 Nm
- Tightening sequence. Refer to Installing .
Seal
- Replace if damaged
O-Ring
- Always replace
- Coat with engine oil
Not Installed
Engine
Alignment Pins
- Centering the cover
Lower Timing Chain Cover
- With shaft seal
- Replacing. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Shaft Seal
- For the vibration damper
- Replacing. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER SEAL, REPLACING .
Plugs
- Always replace
Bolt
- Tightening sequence. Refer to Installing - Immediately attach the cover and tighten the bolts. .
- Always replace
O-Ring
- Always replace
- Coat with oil before assembly
Oil Dipstick Tube
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-
- Removing and installing. Refer to Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .