Timing Mechanism Drive Chain, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The transmission is removed.
-- Remove the drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the timing chain covers. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the camshaft timing chains. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the power take-off chain. Refer to BALANCE SHAFT AND OIL PUMP CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Press the drive chain tensioner tensioning rail in the direction of the -arrow- and secure the chain tensioner with a Locking Pin:T40071 .
CAUTION:
Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used drive chain.
- Mark drive chain running direction with arrows using paint for reinstallation.
-- Remove the bolts -1- and the guide rail.
-- Remove the bolts -2 and 3- and remove the chain sprockets and drive chain.