Power take-off drive chain, removing and installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Audi RS 4 and 2007 Audi RS 4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Power Take-Off Drive Chain, Removing And Installing

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Locking pin 3242
Old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782
Securing pin T40071

Removing

Fig 2: Removing Quick-Release Fasteners, Screws And Noise Insulation

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove quick-release fasteners - 1 - , remove screws - 2 - and remove noise insulation.
Place old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782 under engine and drain engine oil.
Remove engine → Engine, removing .
Separate engine and transmission → Engine and transmission, separating .

Leave engine on Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131 or secure engine to assembly stand → Engine, securing to assembly stand .
Remove clutch pressure plate →
- 30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 012/01W FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01A ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01E ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01X, FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 02X, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 0A3, ALL WHEEL DRIVE
.
Remove dual-mass flywheel → Dual-mass flywheel, removing and installing .
Remove left and right timing chain covers → Left and right timing chain covers, removing and installing .

Remove intake manifold → 24 - MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) .
Remove oil filter housing → Oil filter housing, removing and installing .
Remove lower timing chain cover → Lower timing chain cover, removing and installing .
Mark running direction of power take-off chain with paint.

Fig 3: Pressing Tensioning Rail In And Disconnect Chain Tensioner With Locking Pin T40071

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Press tensioning rail in direction of - arrow - and disconnect chain tensioner with Locking Pin T40071.
Remove bolt - 1 - and remove power take-off drive sprocket.

NOTE:

When removing, be careful of spring in drive spur gear shaft.

Remove bolts - 2 to 4 - and remove chain tensioner.
Remove power take-off drive chain.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

Replace gaskets.

Install lower timing chain cover → Lower timing chain cover, removing and installing .
Install crankshaft seal, timing chain side → Crankshaft seal (timing chain side), replacing .
Install oil filter housing → Oil filter housing, removing and installing .
Install intake manifold → 24 - MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) .

Install left and right timing chain covers → Left and right timing chain covers, removing and installing .
Install dual-mass flywheel → Dual-mass flywheel, removing and installing .
Install clutch pressure plate →
- 30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 012/01W FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01A ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01E ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01X, FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 02X, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 0A3, ALL WHEEL DRIVE
.
Install engine → Engine, installing .

Add engine oil and check oil level → Oil level, checking .

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Chain tensioner on cylinder block	9
Power take-off drive sprocket to input shaft	64