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Timing Belt & Sprocket: Removal

  1. Remove all drive belts. Remove upper and lower timing belt covers. Remove cam cover from cylinder head. Turn crankshaft to position No. 1 piston on TDC at end of compression stroke.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Timing Belt Tension
    G09331920Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

    Tension is correct when belt can be twisted 90° with thumb and finger pressure. 

  2. Loosen timing belt tensioner to relieve tension on timing belt. Slide timing belt off sprockets. Do not allow camshaft, crankshaft or intermediate sprockets to turn when removing timing belt.