An internal combustion engine having a device for hydraulically adjusting
the angle of rotation of the camshaft thereof relative to the crankshaft
thereof is provided, which also includes a vacuum pump for a servo load.
The device includes a drive unit that is connected in a driving manner to
the crankshaft and an output unit which is connected in a torsion-proof
manner to the camshaft. The lubricating oil of the internal combustion
engine, which is fed from a radial bearing of the camshaft in the
cylinder head, is used as a hydraulic pressurizing medium for the device.
Thee vacuum pump includes a housing that has a flanged connection to the
cylinder head cover, and a rotor that is disposed therein and is provided
with a drive shaft via which the vacuum pump is driven and lubricated.
The vacuum pump is arranged in an axial direction relative to the device,
while the device is provided with additional coupling elements via which
the drive shaft od the vacuum pump is connected in a driving manner to
the device. The vacuum pump is lubricated by lubricating oil from the
internal combustion engine, which is delivered to the device as the
pressurizing medium.