Camshaft Timing Chain: Removing

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Engine-transmission assembly removed and separated on the scissor lift tableVAS 6131 A. Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING .
Engine oil drained. Refer to Standard Maintenance Service .

-- Remove drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE .

-- Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER , RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .

-- Remove left and right timing chain covers. Refer to LEFT AND RIGHT TIMING CHAIN COVERS .

-- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove oil filter housing. Refer to OIL FILTER HOUSING .

-- Remove lower timing chain cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER .

-- Remove camshaft timing chains from camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .

CAUTION:

If the running direction is reversed on a used camshaft timing chain, it could be destroyed.

Paint arrows to mark the timing chain running direction so it can be installed again. Do not mark camshaft timing chain with punch, notch or something similar.

-- Remove bolts -1 and 2- and remove left chain tensioner and left camshaft timing chain.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts For Left Chain Tensioner And Left Camshaft Timing Chain

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CAUTION:

If the running direction is reversed on a used camshaft timing chain, it could be destroyed.

Paint arrows to mark the timing chain running direction so it can be installed again. Do not mark camshaft timing chain with punch, notch or something similar.

-- Remove bolts -1 and 2- and remove right chain tensioner and right camshaft timing chain.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts For Right Chain Tensioner And Right Camshaft Timing Chain

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC