Timing Mechanism Drive Chain: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Audi S5, 2011 Audi S5, and 2010 Audi S5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The transmission is removed. Refer to Removal and Installation or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
-- Remove timing chain lower cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER .
-- Remove the camshaft timing chains from the camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .
-- Remove the power take-off drive chain. Refer to POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVE CHAIN .
-- Press the drive chain tensioner guide rail in the direction of the -arrow- and secure the chain tensioner with a T40071.
CAUTION:
Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used drive chain.
- Mark the drive chain running direction with -arrows- using paint for installation later. Do not mark the drive chain with a punch, notch or something similar.
-- Remove the bolts -1- and the guide rail.
-- Remove the bolts -2- and the chain tensioner.
-- Remove the timing mechanism drive chain.