Valve Timing, Adjusting: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm V.A.G 1331
Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm V.A.G 1332
Locking Pin T03006
Polydrive Bit Drive Socket T10035
Counterhold - Multiple Use T10172
Camshaft Clamp T40070
Two M8 x 16 bolts

Modify Counterhold T10172

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts Attached To Adapter T10172/1 For Installation

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-- Remove the Adapter T10172/1 and install the M8 x 16 bolts -A-.

NOTE: The valve timing must be adjusted if the camshaft chain sprockets were loosened during repairs or if the valve timing is not set.

-- Follow repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

Securing Camshafts if Valve Timing is Correct

-- Remove the timing chain cover. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER .

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

-- Lock the crankshaft in place to adjust the valve timing. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, LOCKING TO CHECK/ADJUST VALVE TIMING .

-- Attach the Camshaft Clamp T40070 to the camshafts as shown and tighten the bolts to 20 Nm.

Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Clamp T40070 Installed On To Camshafts

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If the bolts are difficult to install, position an 18 mm or 19 mm open-end wrench -A- at the opening on the exhaust camshaft and rotate the camshaft slightly in the -direction of the arrow- to remove any play in the chain drive.

-- Relieve the tension on the timing chain. To do this, insert an appropriate screwdriver between the piston of the chain tensioner and the tensioning rail and press in -direction of arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Chain Sprockets Placed Into Timing Chain

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-- Secure the fully pushed-in piston with Locking Pin T03006. The locking pin must be inserted all the way.

Securing Camshafts if Valve Timing is Not Correct

-- Remove the timing chain cover. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER .

-- Turn the crankshaft to cylinder 5 Top Dead Center (TDC) (refer to CRANKSHAFT, LOCKING TO CHECK/ADJUST VALVE TIMING ) but do not remove the crankshaft with Locking Pin T40069.

-- Turn the crankshaft so the Camshaft Locating Tool T40070 can be attached easily to the camshafts, as shown.

Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Clamp T40070 Installed On To Camshafts

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-- Tighten the bolts on the Camshaft Clamp T40070 to 20 Nm.

Remove Camshaft Chain Sprockets

-- Release the tension on the timing chain. To do this, insert an appropriate screwdriver between the piston of the chain tensioner and the tensioning rail and press in -direction of arrow-.

Fig 5: Identifying Chain Sprockets Placed Into Timing Chain

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-- Secure the fully pushed-in piston with Locking Pin T03006. The locking pin must be inserted all the way.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 4- with Multipoint Socket T10035 and then remove the chain sprockets -2 and 3-.

If necessary, chain sprocket -3- must be pressed off lightly using a screwdriver.

NOTE: Secure the crankshaft (refer to CRANKSHAFT, LOCKING ) in case it is still not secured. Crankshaft must only be rotated slightly around TDC point for this. Otherwise there is a risk the valves rest on the pistons.