Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Audi A6 Quattro, 2017 Audi A6 Quattro, and 2016 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The transmission is removed:
- Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0CK] .
- Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0BK] .
-- Remove the lower timing chain cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the camshaft timing chains from the camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .
CAUTION:
If the running direction is reversed on a used camshaft timing chain, it could be damaged.
- Paint arrows to mark the left and right camshaft timing chain running direction so they can be installed again. Do not mark the camshaft timing chain with a punch, notch or something similar.
-- Remove the :T40071 and the left camshaft timing chain.
-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and the right chain tensioner.
-- Press the timing mechanism chain tensioner guide rail in direction of -arrow- and secure the chain tensioner using a :T40071 .
-- Remove the drive chain sprocket mounting pin bolt -1-.
-- Remove the drive chain sprocket and remove the right camshaft timing chain.