Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing From Camshafts: Installing

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NOTE:

Replace any bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory.

The timing mechanism drive chain is installed. Refer to TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Crankshaft locked in "TDC" position with :T40264/3

:T40264/2 tightened on the left cylinder head to 12 Nm -arrows-.
:T40264/1 tightened on the right cylinder head to 12 Nm -arrows-.

Cylinder Bank 1 (Right):

CAUTION:

The engine could be damaged.

The camshaft adjuster must only be installed according to the following work steps.

-- Install the camshaft adjuster according to the marks applied during removal.

The groove -1 and/or 4- in the camshaft adjuster must align with the adjustment window -2 and/or 3-.

-- Install the camshaft adjuster according to the marks applied during removal.

-- Position the camshaft timing chain on the drive sprocket and the camshaft adjuster and loosely install bolts -1 and 2-.

Both camshaft adjusters must be able to still be rotated on camshaft and must not tip.

-- Remove the :T40071 .

Cylinder Bank 2 (Left):

CAUTION:

The engine could be damaged.

The camshaft adjuster must only be installed according to the following work steps.

-- Install the camshaft adjuster according to the marks applied during removal.

The groove -1 and/or 4- in the camshaft adjuster must align with the adjustment window -2 and/or 3-.

-- Install the camshaft adjuster according to the marks applied during removal.

-- Position the camshaft timing chain on the drive sprocket and the camshaft adjuster and loosely install bolts -1 and 2-.

Both camshaft adjusters must be able to still be rotated on camshaft and must not tip.

-- Remove the :T40071 .

Cylinder Bank 1 (Right):

-- Position the :T40269 on the camshaft adjuster for the intake camshaft.

-- Position the :VAG1332 with the :VAG1332/9 on the :T40269 .

-- Have a second technician pre-tension the camshaft adjuster in the direction of -arrow- to 40 Nm.

-- Tighten the bolts as follows while the camshaft adjuster is still held under tension.

Step	Bolt	Tightening Specification
1.	-1-	To the camshaft to 60 Nm
1.	-2-	To the camshaft to 60 Nm

-- Remove the :T40269 .

-- Remove the :T40264/1 -arrows-.

Cylinder Bank 2 (Left):

-- Position the :T40269 on the camshaft adjuster for the exhaust camshaft.

-- Position the :VAG1332 with the :VAG1332/9 on the :T40269 .

-- Have a second technician pre-tension the camshaft adjuster in the direction of -arrow- to 40 Nm.

-- Tighten the bolts as follows while the camshaft adjuster is still held under tension.

Step	Bolt	Tightening Specification
1.	-1-	To the camshaft to 60 Nm
1.	-2-	To the camshaft to 60 Nm

-- Remove the :T40269 .

-- Remove the :T40264/2 -arrows-.

Cylinder Bank 1 (Right):

-- Tighten the camshaft adjuster bolts on the right cylinder head as follows:

Step	Bolt	Tightening Specification
2.	-1-	Final tightening specification at the camshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS .
2.	-2-	Final tightening specification at the camshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS .

Cylinder Bank 2 (Left):

-- Tighten the camshaft adjuster bolts on the left cylinder head as follows:

Step	Bolt	Tightening Specification
2.	-1-	Final tightening specification at the camshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS .
2.	-2-	Final tightening specification at the camshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS .

Continuation for Both Cylinder Banks:

-- Remove the :T40264/3 .

-- Turn the crankshaft two turns in the direction of engine rotation -arrow- using the :T40263 and :T40272 until the crankshaft is once again at "TDC".

NOTE:

If it is accidentally rotated beyond "TDC", rotate it back approximately 30° and set it to "TDC" again.

The threaded holes -arrows- in the camshafts must face upward.

NOTE:

The right camshaft housing is shown.

-- Install the Camshaft Lock :T40264/3 at the vibration damper opening all the way by hand into the cylinder block.

The camshaft locating tool :T40264/3 must engage into the hole in the cylinder; if not, repeat the adjustment.

The threaded holes -arrows- in the camshafts must be visible from above.

NOTE:

The right camshaft housing is shown.

-- Remove the :T40264/3 .

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

Audi S6/RS6/RS7:

-- Install the radiator, with the fan shroud. Refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AUDI S6/S7 .

Audi S7:

-- Install the fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continuation for All Vehicles:

-- Install the ignition coil for cylinder "7". Refer to IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the wires. Refer to RELAY CARRIERS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES and the Appropriate Wiring Diagram.

-- Install the vacuum pipe adjusting element for the turbocharger. Refer to OVERVIEW - TURBOCHARGER .

-- Install the high pressure pipe. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install air filter insert.

-- Install the timing chain cover. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .