Overview - Balance Shaft Drive Chain

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NOTE:

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

Fig 1: Balance Shaft Drive Chain

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Guide Pin
- 20 Nm
Tensioning Rail
- For the timing chain
Balance Shaft
- Must be replaced after removing
- Exhaust side
- Lubricate the bearing with engine oil
- Replacing. Refer to BALANCE SHAFT EXHAUST SIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Guide Pin
- 20 Nm
Guide Rail
- For the timing chain
Chain Tensioner
- 85 Nm
- Install with locking fluid. Refer to the Parts Information.
Seal
Cylinder Block
O-Ring
- Coat with engine oil
Mounting Pin
- Lubricate with engine oil
- Installed position. Refer to Fig 2
Intermediate Sprocket
- The intermediate sprocket must be replaced if the bolt -item ) Bolt is loosened.
Thrust Washer
Bolt
- Replace after removing
- The intermediate sprocket -item ) Intermediate Sprocket must be replaced if the bolt is loosened.
- Tightening sequence. Refer to Fig 3
Guide Rail
- For balance shaft timing chain
Guide Pin
- 20 Nm
Balance Shaft
- Must be replaced after removing
- Intake side
- Lubricate the bearing with engine oil
- Replacing. Refer to BALANCE SHAFT INTAKE SIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Three Stage Chain Sprocket
- Installed position. Refer to Figure
Balance Shaft Drive Chain
- Removing and installing. Refer to BALANCE SHAFT DRIVE CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Mounting Pins - Installation Position

Fig 2: Bearing Pins Installation Position

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Replace and lubricate the O-ring -1-
The alignment pin -arrow- for the bearing pins must engage in the hole in the cylinder block.
Lubricate the bearing pins

Intermediate Sprocket Tightening Sequence

Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Sprocket

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NOTE:

Always replace the intermediate sprocket. Otherwise the backlash will not adjust itself and it could result in engine damage.

The new intermediate sprocket has an anti-friction coating that wears off after a short period of use, which automatically adjusts the backlash.

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1-	10 Nm
2.	-1-	The intermediate sprocket must not have any play. Loosen and tighten it again if necessary.
3.	-1-	25 Nm
4.	-1-	Turn an additional 90°