Cylinder Bank 2 (Left):

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CAUTION:

The engine could be damaged.

The camshaft adjuster must only be installed according to the following work steps.

-- Install the camshaft adjuster according to the marks applied during removal.

The groove -1 and/or 4- in the camshaft adjuster must align with the adjustment window -2 and/or 3-.

-- Install the camshaft adjuster according to the marks applied during removal.

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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 .

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-- Position the :T40269 on the camshaft adjuster for the exhaust camshaft.

-- Position the :VAG1332 with the :VAG1332/9 on the :T40269 .

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

-- Tighten the bolts as follows while the camshaft adjuster is still held under tension.

Step	Bolt	Tightening Specification
1.	-1-	To the camshaft to 60 Nm
1.	-2-	To the camshaft to 60 Nm

-- Remove the :T40269 .

-- Remove the :T40264/2 -arrows-.

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Cylinder Bank 1 (Right):

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-- Tighten the camshaft adjuster bolts on the right cylinder head as follows:

Step	Bolt	Tightening Specification
2.	-1-	Final tightening specification at the camshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS .
2.	-2-	Final tightening specification at the camshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS .

Cylinder Bank 2 (Left):

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-- Tighten the camshaft adjuster bolts on the left cylinder head as follows:

Step	Bolt	Tightening Specification
2.	-1-	Final tightening specification at the camshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS .
2.	-2-	Final tightening specification at the camshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS .

Continuation for Both Cylinder Banks:

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-- Remove the :T40264/3 .

-- Turn the crankshaft two turns in the direction of engine rotation -arrow- using the :T40263 and :T40272 until the crankshaft is once again at "TDC".

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NOTE:

If it is accidentally rotated beyond "TDC", rotate it back approximately 30° and set it to "TDC" again.

The threaded holes -arrows- in the camshafts must face upward.

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NOTE:

The right camshaft housing is shown.

-- Install the Camshaft Lock :T40264/3 at the vibration damper opening all the way by hand into the cylinder block.

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The camshaft locating tool :T40264/3 must engage into the hole in the cylinder; if not, repeat the adjustment.

The threaded holes -arrows- in the camshafts must be visible from above.

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NOTE:

The right camshaft housing is shown.

-- Remove the :T40264/3 .

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

Audi S6/RS6/RS7:

-- Install the radiator, with the fan shroud. Refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AUDI S6/S7 .

Audi S7:

-- Install the fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continuation for All Vehicles:

-- Install the ignition coil for cylinder "7". Refer to IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the wires. Refer to RELAY PANELS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES and the Appropriate Wiring Diagram.

-- Install the vacuum pipe adjusting element for the turbocharger. Refer to OVERVIEW - TURBOCHARGER .

-- Install the high pressure pipe. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install air filter insert.

-- Install the timing chain cover. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .