Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing From Camshafts: Removing

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B .

NOTE:

The Camshaft Timing Chains Stay On The Engine In The Following Description.

-- Remove the respective cylinder head cover. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the respective timing chain cover. Refer to LEFT TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING , RIGHT TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove The Ribbed Belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Position the Crankshaft Turning Tool:T40257 onto the Wrench - 21 mm:T40263 .

Fig 1: Attaching T140257 To T140263

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-- Attach the Crankshaft Turning Tool:T40257 to the bolts on the vibration damper.

The semi-round countersink -arrow A- on the Crankshaft Turning Tool:T40257 must face the semi-round countersink -arrow B- on the vibration damper.

NOTE:

Ignore The Notch On The Crankshaft Turning Tool:T40257 .

-- Turn The Crankshaft To "TDC" In Direction Of Engine Rotation -arrow-.

The Threaded Holes -Arrows- In The Camshafts Must Face Upward.

Fig 2: Facing Threaded Holes In Camshafts Upward (As Shown)
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-- Camshaft Clamp:T40070 mounted on both cylinder heads and tightened to 25 Nm -arrows-.

Fig 3: Mounting Camshaft Locating Tool T40070 To Both Cylinder Heads

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The Camshaft Clamp:T40070 Is Correctly Positioned When The Holes For The Cylinder Head Bolts Remain Free.

-- Install The Crankshaft Locking Pin:T40227 All The Way Into The Cylinder Block By Hand; If Necessary, Turn The Crankshaft Back And Forth Slightly To Center The Bolt.

Fig 4: Identifying TDC Locking Pin T40227, Installation

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-- Press the left camshaft timing chain tensioner guide rails in as far as the stop using a screwdriver -1- and secure the chain tensioner with a Locking Pin:T40071 .

Fig 5: Pressing Left Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner Glide Track Inward And Securing Chain Tensioner With Locking Pin T40071

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NOTE:

The Toothed Belt Tensioner Is Lubricated With Oil And Should Only Be Compressed Slowly By Applying Constant Pressure.

-- Press The Right Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner Guide Rails In As Far As The Stop Using A Screwdriver -1- And Secure The Chain Tensioner With A Locking Pin:T40071 .

Fig 6: Pressing Right Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner Glide Track Inward And Securing Chain Tensioner With Locking Pin T40071

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NOTE:

The Toothed Belt Tensioner Is Lubricated With Oil And Should Only Be Compressed Slowly By Applying Constant Pressure.

-- Mark The Installation Position Of The Camshaft Adjuster With Paint For Installation Later.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts On Left Cylinder Head And Removing Both Camshaft Adjusters

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CAUTION:

Danger Of Causing Damage To The Engine.

To Prevent Small Parts From Accidentally Entering The Engine Through The Opening In The Timing Chain Compartment, Cover The Opening With A Clean Cloth.

-- Remove Bolts -1 And 2- On The Left Cylinder Head And Remove Both Camshaft Adjusters.

-- Mark The Installation Position Of The Camshaft Adjuster With Paint For Installation Later.

Fig 8: Identifying Bolts On Right Cylinder Head And Removing Both Camshaft Adjusters

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-- Remove Bolts -1 And 2- On The Right Cylinder Head And Remove Both Camshaft Adjusters.