Febi 49240 Engine Timing Chain Kit

Febi 49240 Engine Timing Chain Kit

Febi 49240 is a short engine timing chain kit for camshaft service in select Volkswagen applications. Built around a simplex chain design with 70/98 links and a 9.525 mm pitch, it supports precise valve timing in the engine’s valve train system.

Febi’s febi product line focuses on OE-style replacement parts for European vehicles, with application-specific specifications that match the original chain configuration used in the vehicle.

Key Features

• Part number: 49240
• Engine timing chain kit for camshaft service
• Simplex chain construction
• Chain size: G68V / G68VCO
• Chain pitch: 9.525 mm
• No. of chain links: 98
• Short kit specification
• Endless chain design; masterlink type not applicable

Detailed Description

This Febi timing chain kit is specified for Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Passat, and Touareg engine timing service where the camshaft chain configuration calls for a simplex chain with 70/98 links. Febi 49240 is listed with OE cross-reference part numbers 03H 109 503 and 066 109 503 B for the same application. Use this kit when replacing worn timing chain components in Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Touareg engine timing systems that require the G68V/G68VCO chain profile.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive timing chain stretch
• Chain noise from worn valve train components
• Camshaft timing irregularities
• Timing correlation faults related to chain wear
• Service replacement for a worn engine timing chain assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify engine code and chain specification before ordering.
• Confirm the required link count, chain size, and pitch against the original parts.
• Inspect related timing components during service, including guides and tensioning parts where applicable.
• Follow factory timing procedures and torque specifications during installation.
• Because this is an endless chain, no masterlink is used.

Quality Assurance

Febi manufactures replacement parts to OE-style specifications for European vehicle applications. This part number is cataloged for confirmed Volkswagen fitments and specified chain dimensions, including simplex construction and the correct link count for the listed vehicles.

• Fits 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas, Right; febi
• Fits 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas, Additional information: for camshaft; number of components: 8; Chain Type: Simplex; No. of Chain Links: 70 / 98; Chain Size: G68V / G68VCO; Masterlink Type: not applicable ("endless" chain); Kit Specification: Short Kit; Chain Pitch: 9.525
• Fits 2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Additional information: for camshaft; number of components: 8; Chain Type: Simplex; No. of Chain Links: 70 / 98; Chain Size: G68V / G68VCO; Masterlink Type: not applicable ("endless" chain); Kit Specification: Short Kit; Chain Pitch: 9.525
• Fits 2016-2018 Volkswagen Passat, Additional information: for camshaft; number of components: 8; Chain Type: Simplex; No. of Chain Links: 70 / 98; Chain Size: G68V / G68VCO; Masterlink Type: not applicable ("endless" chain); Kit Specification: Short Kit; Chain Pitch: 9.525
• Fits 2011-2017 Volkswagen Touareg, Additional information: for camshaft; number of components: 8; Chain Type: Simplex; No. of Chain Links: 70 / 98; Chain Size: G68V / G68VCO; Masterlink Type: not applicable ("endless" chain); Kit Specification: Short Kit; Chain Pitch: 9.525
• Fits 2012-2015 Volkswagen Passat, Right; febi
• Fits 2010 Volkswagen Touareg, Right; febi

Part number 49240 is a direct-reference timing chain kit for select Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, and Touareg engine applications.