Camshaft timing chain, removing and installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Audi RS 4 and 2007 Audi RS 4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Even if work is performed only on one of the cylinder heads, the procedure described must be followed, since then the valve timing at both cylinder heads must be adjusted.

Fig 1: Removing Quick-Release Fasteners, Screws And Noise Insulation

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Remove quick-release fasteners - 1 - , remove screws - 2 - and remove noise insulation.
Place old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782 under engine and drain engine oil.
Remove engine → Engine, removing .
Separate engine and transmission → Engine and transmission, separating .

Leave engine on Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131 or secure engine to assembly stand → Engine, securing to assembly stand .
Remove clutch pressure plate →
- 30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 012/01W FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01A ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01E ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01X, FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 02X, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 0A3, ALL WHEEL DRIVE
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Remove dual-mass flywheel → Dual-mass flywheel, removing and installing .
Remove cylinder head cover: Left → Left cylinder head cover, removing and installing , right → Right cylinder head cover, removing and installing .

Remove left and right timing chain covers → Left and right timing chain covers, removing and installing .
Remove intake manifold → 24 - MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) .
Remove oil filter housing → Oil filter housing, removing and installing .
Remove lower timing chain cover → Lower timing chain cover, removing and installing .

Remove camshaft timing chains from camshafts → Camshaft timing chains, removing from camshafts .
Mark running direction of left camshaft timing chain with paint.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts, Left Chain Tensioner And Left Camshaft Timing Chain

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Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - and remove left chain tensioner and left camshaft timing chain.

NOTE:

Ensure tensioning piston does not slip out of chain tensioner and fall to ground.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts, Right Chain Tensioner And Right Camshaft Timing Chain

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Mark running direction of right camshaft timing chain with paint.
Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - and remove right chain tensioner and right camshaft timing chain.

NOTE:

Ensure tensioning piston does not slip out of chain tensioner and fall to the ground.