Power Take-Off Drive Chain: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi Q7, 2009 Audi Q7, 2008 Audi Q7, and 2007 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Engine-transmission assembly removed and separated on the scissor lift tableVAS 6131 A. Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING .
- Engine oil drained.
-- Remove drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE .
-- 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 .
CAUTION:
Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used drive chain.
- Mark the drive chain running direction with arrows using paint for installation later. Do not mark the chain using a punch, notch or similar.
-- Press tensioning rail in direction of -arrow- and secure chain tensioner with T40071.
-- Remove bolt -1- and remove idler sprocket.
-- Remove bolts -2 to 4- and remove chain tensioner.
-- Remove power take-off drive chain.