Balance Shaft Drive Chain, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Audi Q3 Quattro, 2018 Audi Q3, 2017 Audi Q3 Quattro, and 2017 Audi Q3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Turn the intermediate sprocket and balance shaft to the marking -arrow-.

-- Mount the timing chain; the painted links of the timing chain must be positioned on the markings on the chain sprockets.

-- Install the timing chain guide rail and tighten the bolts -4-.

-- Install the timing chain guide rail and tighten the bolts -3-.

-- Install the timing chain tensioning rail and tighten the bolt -2-.

-- Coat the chain tensioner seal -1- with sealant. Refer to the parts information for the sealant.

-- Install the timing chain tensioner -1-.

-- Check the setting one more time.

-- Check the markings on the intermediate sprocket/balance shaft -arrow-.

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For clarity the marking on the intermediate sprocket/balance shaft is shown with the chain removed.

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

-- Install the camshaft timing chain. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .