Timing Mechanism Drive Chain, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal

-- Remove the camshaft timing chains, refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the power take-off drive chain. Refer to POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVE CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Press the drive chain tensioner rail in the -direction of the arrow- and secure the chain tensioner with a Locking Pin T40071.

Fig 1: Identifying Press And Secure Drive Chain Tensioner Rail Using Locking Pin T40071

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used drive chain.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and the guide rail.

-- Remove the bolts -2- and -3- and remove the chain sprockets and drive chain.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the power take-off drive chain. Refer to POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVE CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the camshaft timing chains. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill engine oil and check the oil level. Refer to Maintenance Booklet 406.