Drive chain for oil pump and balance shaft, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Drive Chain For Oil Pump And Balance Shaft, Removing And Installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782
Adapter T40049
Locking pin T40069
Securing pin T40071

Drill bit dia. 8 mm

Removing

Remove transmission →
- 34 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 012/01W FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
- 34 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01A ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 34 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 6 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01E ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 34 - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 6 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 0A3 ALL WHEEL DRIVE, INTERNAL COMPONENT SERVICING
- 34 CONTROLS, HOUSING for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01X, FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
- 34 CONTROLS, HOUSING for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 02X, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
- 34 CONTROLS, HOUSING for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 0A3, ALL WHEEL DRIVE
or →
- 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01V
- 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01V FRONT AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE - INTERNAL COMPONENTS, SERVICING
- 37 CONTROLS, HOUSING for AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09L, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
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Vehicles with manual transmission: Remove clutch pressure plate →
- 30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 012/01W FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01A ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01E ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01X, FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 02X, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 0A3, ALL WHEEL DRIVE
and dual mass flywheel → Dual mass flywheel (vehicles with manual transmission), removing and installing .
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Remove drive plate → Drive plate (vehicles with automatic transmission), removing and installing .

NOTE:

After removing transmission, the engine is supported by engine support bridge 10-222 A and the torque support stop is loosened.

CAUTION: For the further sequence of work, it must be made sure that the lock carrier is installed.

To remove transmission, remove attached engine support bridge 10-222 A from engine.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Bolts At Torque Support Stop

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Tighten torque support stop to 28 Nm - arrows -.
Remove left and right timing chain covers → Left and right timing chain covers, removing and installing .
Place old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782 under engine.
Drain engine oil.

Remove lower timing chain cover → Lower timing chain cover, removing and installing .

CAUTION: Place a washer under the bolt heads, to prevent the chain from being pinched by the bolts.

Fig 3: Installing Key T40049 At Rear On Crankshaft Using 2 Old Bolts For Dual-Mass Flywheel

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Install key T40049 at rear on crankshaft using 2 old bolts - arrows - for dual-mass flywheel.

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Fig 4: Unfastening Left/Right Stabilizer Bar Mountings

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Unfasten left and right stabilizer bar mountings - 1 - and - 2 -.
Pivot stabilizer bar downward.

All:

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Sealing Plug From Cylinder Block

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Remove sealing plug - arrow - from cylinder block.

CAUTION: Do not turn crankshaft while touching TDC hole with finger - Risk of injury.

Rotate crankshaft in direction of engine rotation to TDC of ignition timing.

Fig 6: Installing Crankshaft Holder T40069 Into Hole

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Install crankshaft holder T40069 into hole to 20 Nm, if necessary rotate crankshaft very slightly back and forth to completely center holder.
Mark running direction of drive chain for oil pump and balance shaft with paint.

Fig 7: Pressing Chain Tensioner Guide Rail And Securing Chain Tensioner With Securing Pin T40071

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Press chain tensioner guide rail in direction of - arrow - and secure chain tensioner with securing pin T40071.
Remove bolts - 1 through 3 - and remove chain tensioner, balance shaft sprocket and chain.

Installing

Fig 8: Installing Crankshaft Holder T40069 Into Hole

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Secure crankshaft - 1 - in TDC position using crankshaft holder T40069.

Fig 9: Mounting Chain Tensioner With Chain And Balance Shaft Sprocket

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Mount chain tensioner with chain and balance shaft sprocket.
To protect against cuts, wrap point and cutting edges of with insulating tape.
Secure balance shaft with 8 mm dia. drill bit - 1 - in TDC position.

The slots in balance shaft sprocket must be at middle position in relation to threaded holes of balance shaft. If necessary, adjust chain by one tooth.

Tighten chain tensioner bolts.
Loosely install bolts - 2 - for sprocket.

Chain sprocket must still be able to be rotated on balance shaft and must not tip.

Pull out securing pin T40071 to release chain tensioner.
Press against chain tensioner guide rail - arrow - with screwdriver and simultaneously fasten bolts - 2 - for sprocket.
Pull drill - 1 - out of balance shaft.

Further installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Install lower timing chain cover → Lower timing chain cover, removing and installing .
Install oil filter housing → Oil filter housing, removing and installing .
Install left and right timing chain covers → Left and right timing chain covers, removing and installing .
Install crankshaft seal, timing chain side → Crankshaft seal, timing chain side, replacing .

Vehicles with manual transmission: Install dual mass flywheel → Dual mass flywheel (vehicles with manual transmission), removing and installing and clutch pressure plate →
- 30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 012/01W FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01A ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01E ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01X, FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 02X, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 0A3, ALL WHEEL DRIVE
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Vehicles with automatic transmission: Install drive plate → Drive plate (vehicles with automatic transmission), removing and installing .
Install transmission →
- 34 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 012/01W FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
- 34 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01A ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 34 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 6 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01E ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 34 - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 6 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 0A3 ALL WHEEL DRIVE, INTERNAL COMPONENT SERVICING
- 34 CONTROLS, HOUSING for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01X, FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
- 34 CONTROLS, HOUSING for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 02X, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
- 34 CONTROLS, HOUSING for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 0A3, ALL WHEEL DRIVE
or →
- 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01V
- 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01V FRONT AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE - INTERNAL COMPONENTS, SERVICING
- 37 CONTROLS, HOUSING for AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09L, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
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Install stabilizer bar → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .

Add engine oil and check oil level → Oil level, checking .

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Chain tensioner on cylinder block	6 + 45 ° ¹⁾²⁾
Balance shaft sprocket to balance weight	15 + 90 ° ¹⁾³⁾
Sealing plug in cylinder block	14 ⁴⁾
¹⁾ Replace bolts. ²⁾ 45 ° corresponds to one eighth turn. ³⁾ 90 ° corresponds to a quarter turn. ⁴⁾ Install with new gasket.