Camshaft, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes
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.
NOTE:
Replace the seals and plugs after removal.
- Crankshaft -1- secured in "Top Dead Center (TDC)" using :T40069 .
- The hydraulic adjusting elements and roller rocker lever are inserted.
CAUTION:
Risk of contaminating lubricating system and bearing.
- Cover open parts of engine.
WARNING:
Danger of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear.
-- Remove any sealant residue on the cylinder head and the guide frame -1- using a rotating plastic brush.
-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.
-- Oil running surfaces of both camshafts.
-- Insert the camshafts in the guide frame.
- The placement of the camshafts must be exactly within the axial bearings -arrows- of the guide frame.
- The compression ring ends -1, 2 and 3- must face up or down. They must never face sideways.
NOTE:
Depending on the version on the exhaust camshaft one or two compression rings -2 or 3- are installed. Refer to the parts information for the allocation.
-- Rotate the guide frame with the camshafts inserted while holding them securely in the frame.
-- Rotate the camshafts until the threaded holes -arrows- face upward.
-- Check if the camshafts still lie in the guide frame axial bearings.