Drive chain for timing mechanism, component overview

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.

Fig 1: Drive Chain For Timing Mechanism, Component Overview

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1 - Pivot pin for drive sprocket

2 - 42 Nm

3 - 10 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

Replace

4 - 5 Nm plus an additional 60 ° ( ¹ /₆ turn)

Replace

5 - Thrust washer for drive sprocket

6 - Mounting pin

7 - Drive sprocket for left timing chain

8 - 10 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

Replace

9 - Drive chain for timing mechanism

Before removing, mark direction of rotation with paint. Reversing rotation direction of a used chain can destroy it
Removing and installing → Drive chain for timing mechanism, removing and installing

10 - Guide rail

11 - 10 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

Replace

12 - Mounting pin

13 - 5 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

Replace

14 - Mounting bracket for drive sprocket

15 - Mounting pin

16 - Thrust washer

17 - Drive sprocket for right timing chain

18 - Mounting pin

19 - 10 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

Replace

20 - O-ring

Replace

21 - Chain tensioner

22 - 5 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

Replace

23 - Glide track for chain tensioner

24 - Crankshaft

25 - Mounting pin

26 - Guide rail

27 - 10 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn)

Replace