Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Audi Q5, 2011 Audi Q5, 2010 Audi Q5, and 2009 Audi Q5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The transmission is removed.

-- 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 .

Fig 1: Identifying Locking Pin T40071

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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 camshaft timing chain with punch, notch or something similar.

-- Remove the Locking Pin T40071 and the left camshaft timing chain.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and the right chain tensioner.

Fig 2: Chain Tensioner

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-- Press the timing mechanism chain tensioner guide rail in direction of -arrow- and secure the chain tensioner using a Locking Pin T40071.

Fig 3: Chain Tensioner Using T40071

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-- Loosen the drive chain sprocket bolt -1- 1 turn.

-- Tilt the drive chain sprocket with the mounting pins to the side slightly and remove the right camshaft timing chain upward.