Marking timing chains
– Mark timing chains before removing (e.g. with paint, arrow
pointing in direction of rotation).
Note
Do not mark chain by way of centre punch, notch or the like.
3.2
Removing and installing camshaft tim‐
ing chain
⇒ “4.4 Removing and installing camshaft adjuster”, page 105
Conditions:
• Gearbox removed
• Flywheel removed
• Sump removed
• Cover for timing chain removed
• Cylinder head cover removed
Removing:
– Turn engine by vibration damper to adjustment markings.
• Ground tooth of drive sprocket -arrow A- must align with bear‐
ing joint.
• The marked hole -arrow- must be in line with the mark on the
oil pump.
Note
This position is reached only after every 4th full rotation.
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6-cylinder direct-injection engine (3.6 l engine, 4V) - Edition 06.2019
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