Distribution chain

For X5 E53 :
- 3.0 i M54

For X5 E53 :
- 3.0 d M57

For X5 E53 :
- 3.0 d M57

For Roadster & Coupé:
- Z3 M S50

Single camshaft chain,

For E60 & E61:
- 520 d M47N2
- 525 d M57N
- 530 d M57N
- 530 d/xd M57N2
- 535 d M57N

For E60 LCI & E61 LCI:
- 520 d M47N2
- 525 d/xd M57N2
- 530 d/xd M57N2
- 535 d M57N2

Timing problems are well known for these models,
Remember to check your engine (chains, tensioners, sprockets, guides) to avoid breakage,

For E90 & E91:
- 318 d N47
- 320 d N47

For E92 & E93:
- 320 d N47
- 320 xd N47 (E92 only)
- 330 d N57
- 330 xd N57 (E92 only)

Timing problems are well known for these models,
Remember to check your engine (chains, tensioners, sprockets, guides) to avoid breakage,

For E90 & E91:
- 318 d N47
- 320 d N47

For E92 & E93:
- 320 d N47
- 320 xd N47 (E92 only)
- 330 d N57
- 330 xd N57 (E92 only)

Main timing chain (for camshaft),

For E90 & E91:
- 318 d M47N2
- 320 d M47N2
- 325 d M57N2
- 330 d/xd M57N2
- 335 d/xd M57N2

For E92 & E93:
- 325 d M57N2
- 330 d M57N2
- 330 xd M57N2 (E92 only)
- 335 d M57N2 (E92 only)

For E90 LCI, E91 LCI & E92 LCI:
- 325 d M57N2 (except E92)
- 335 d M57N2

For Golf 3 and Passat 3:
- 2.8 VR6 174hp (AAA up to engine no. ->217 000)
- 2.9 VR6 190hp (ABV up to engine no. ->021 780)

For Corrado:
- 2.9 VR6 190hp (ABV)

For Golf 3, Corrado and Passat 3:
- 2.8 VR6 174hp (AAA)
- 2.9 VR6 190hp (ABV)

Main timing chain,

For E90:
- 318 i N46 & N46N
- 320 i N46 & N46N

For E92 & E93:
- 320 i N46N

For E90 LCI, E91 LCI, E92 LCI & E93 LCI:
- 318 i N46N (E90 & E91 only)
- 320 i N46N

Single oil pump chain,

For E90 & E91:
- 323 i N52 & N52N
- 325 i/xi N52, N52N & N53
- 328 i N51 (E90 only)
- 330 i N52, N52N & N53
- 330 xi N52 & N53
- 335 i/xi N54

For E92 & E93:
- 323 i N52N
- 325 i N52N & N53
- 325 xi N52N & N53 (E92 only)
- 328 i N51 (E93 only)
- 330 i N52N & N53
- 330 xi N52N & N53 (E92 only)
- 335 i N54
- 335 xi N54 (E92 only)

Timing problems are well known for these models,
Remember to check your engine (chains, tensioners, sprockets, guides) to avoid breakage,

For E90 LCI & E91 LCI:
- 316 d N47 (E90 only)
- 316 d N47N
- 318 d N47 & N47N
- 320 d/xd N47 & N47N
- 325 d N57
- 330 d/xd N57

For E92 LCI & E93 LCI:
- 320 d N47N
- 320 xd N47N (E92 only)
- 325 d N57
- 330 d N57
- 330 xd N57 (E92 only)

For Roadster:
- 2.0 M52
- 2.2 i M54
- 2.8 M52
- 3.0 i M54

For Coupé:
- 2.8 M52
- 3.0 i M54

Single oil pump chain,

For E90 LCI & E91 LCI:
- 323 i N52N
- 325 i/xi N52N & N53
- 328 i N51 (E90 only)
- 330 i N52N & N53
- 330 xi N53
- 335 i/xi N54 & N55

For E92 LCI & E93 LCI:
- 323 i N52N
- 325 i N52N & N53
- 325 xi N52N & N53 (E92 only)
- 328 i N51 (E93 only)
- 330 i N52N & N53
- 330 xi N53 (E92 only)
- 335 i N55
- 335 xi N55 (E92 only)

For Roadster:
- 1.8 M43
- 1.9 M43

Single injection pump chain,

For E60 & E61:
- 520 d M47N2
- 525 d M57N
- 530 d M57N & M57N2
- 530 xd M57N2
- 535 d M57N

For E60 LCI & E61 LCI:
- 520 d M47N2
- 525 d/xd M57N2
- 530 d/xd M57N2
- 535 d M57N2

For Roadster:
- 1.9 M44

Timing problems are well known for these models,
Remember to check your engine (chains, tensioners, sprockets, guides) to avoid breakage,

For E60 LCI & E61 LCI:
- 520 d N47

Single oil pump chain,

For E60 & E61:
- 523 i N52
- 525 i/xi N52
- 530 i/xi N52

For E60 LCI & E61 LCI:
- 523 i N52N & N53
- 525 i N52N
- 525 i/xi N53
- 530 i/xi N52N & N53