Camshaft timing chains, removing from camshafts: 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:

According to the following description, the timing chains for camshafts remain on engine.
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.

Remove engine → Engine, removing .
Leave engine with transmission installed on scissor lift platform VAS 6131.
Remove left and right timing chain covers → Left and right timing chain covers, removing and installing .
Remove cylinder head cover: Left → Left cylinder head cover, removing and installing , right → Right cylinder head cover, removing and installing .

Fig 1: Inserting Guide Pin Of Adapter T40058

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Insert guide pin of adapter T40058 so that large diameter - arrow 1 - points to adapter. Small diameter - arrow 2 - points to engine.

Fig 2: Using Socket T40058 To Rotate Crankshaft To TDC

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Using socket T40058 , rotate crankshaft in direction of engine rotation - arrow - to TDC.

Fig 3: Identifying Threaded Holes In Camshafts Must Face Upward

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The threaded holes - arrows - in camshafts must face upward.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Camshaft Locators T40070 On Both Cylinder Heads

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Mount camshaft locating tool T40070 to both cylinder heads and tighten bolts - arrows - to 25 Nm.

The camshaft locating tool T40070 is correctly positioned when holes for the cylinder head bolts remain free.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Drain Plug From Upper Section Of Oil Pan

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Remove drain plug from upper section of oil pan.

CAUTION: Do not turn crankshaft while touching TDC hole with finger - Risk of injury.

Install crankshaft holder 3242 into hole to 20 Nm, if necessary rotate crankshaft very slightly back and forth to completely center the holder.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Camshaft Adjuster Screws On Left Cylinder Head

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Identify installation position of camshaft adjuster with paint to make reinstallation easier.
Remove camshaft adjuster screws - 1 - and - 2 - on left cylinder head.
Remove both camshaft adjusters.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Camshaft Adjuster Screws On Right Cylinder Head

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Identify installation position of camshaft adjuster with paint to make reinstallation easier.
Remove camshaft adjuster screws - 1 - and - 2 - on right cylinder head.
Remove both camshaft adjusters.