Overview - Camshaft Timing Chains: Notes

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Camshaft Timing Chains

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Bolt
- 4 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
Chain Tensioner
- Is under tension
- Secure using :T40267 before removing
Timing Chain Tensioning Rail
Guide Pin
- 20 Nm
Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Bearing Bracket Tightening Specifications And Sequence .
Control Valve
- 35 Nm
- Depending on the version, remove using the Assembly Tool :T10352/2 or Assembly Tool :T10352/4 .
- Left-hand thread
- Checking. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and Checking The Control Valve .
Bolt
M 6 bolt
- 8 Nm +90°
  M8 Bolt:
- 20 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
Washer
Bearing Bracket
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Bearing Bracket Tightening Specifications And Sequence .
- Assembly instructions. Refer to Bearing Bracket With And Without Adapter Sleeve .
- Depending on the version with adapter sleeve. Refer to the Parts information for the allocation.
Camshaft Timing Chain Guide Rail
Camshaft Housing
Camshaft Timing Chain
- Before removing, mark the running direction with paint
- Removing and installing. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Camshaft Timing Chain Guide Rail
Guide Pin
- 20 Nm
Three Stage Chain Sprocket
- Crankshaft
- Installation position. Refer to Three Stage Chain Sprocket Markings .