Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing From Camshafts: Installing: Notes

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Tightening Specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN .

NOTE:

Replace Any Bolts That Were Tightened With An Additional Turn.

Replace The Locking Bolt Seal For The "TDC" Marking.

CAUTION:

Risk Of Damaging Valves And Piston Crowns.

If camshafts are rotated, crankshaft may not rest with any piston at "TDC".

The timing mechanism drive chain is installed. Refer to TIMING MECHANISM DRIVE CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Secure crankshaft -1- in "TDC" position using :3242 .

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Holder 3242
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:T40070 mounted on both cylinder heads and tightened to 25 Nm -arrows-.

Fig 2: Mounting Camshaft Locating Tool T40070 To Both Cylinder Heads
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-- Install The Camshaft Adjuster On The Left Cylinder Head According To The Markings Applied During Removal.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts On Left Cylinder Head And Removing Both Camshaft Adjusters

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-- 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 .

-- Install the camshaft adjuster on the right cylinder head according to the markings applied during removal.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts On Right Cylinder Head And Removing Both Camshaft Adjusters

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-- 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 .

-- Place the :T40079 on the intake camshaft adjuster on the left cylinder head.

Fig 5: Positioning Adapter T40079 On Intake Camshaft Adjuster At Left Cylinder Head

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-- Position the :VAG1332 with the :VAG1332/9 on the :T40079 .

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