Engine Mechanicals
Bearing Bridge
A die-cast aluminum bearing bridge mounted at the
front of the cylinder head has the following tasks:
– Supporting the camshafts
– Supplying pressurized oil to camshaft bearings
– Supplying pressurized oil to the camshaft adjuster
– Controlling axial movement of camshafts
– Mounting point for Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1
N205
Die-Cast Aluminum
Bearing Bridge
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The bearing bridge also serves to connect the two oil
galleries of the cylinder head. A check valve and fi lter
screen are integrated in the pressurized oil duct to
the INA camshaft adjuster.