Check Valve Timing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Only turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation.
-- Turn the crankshaft by the toothed belt pulley bolt two turns in the direction of engine rotation until the crankshaft is once again just before "TDC".
-- Mount the :T10490 on the crankshaft toothed belt gear.
-- Turn the crankshaft in direction of engine rotation, until the tip -arrow- on the crankshaft stop fits into the sealing flange.
- If the crankshaft was turned past "TDC" : Turn the crankshaft again two turns until it is just in front of "TDC". Then secure the crankshaft from moving using the : T10490 .
- It is very difficult to find the locking point on the high pressure pump hub. A small deviation -arrow- does not affect engine operation.
- The pointer on the tensioning roller -2- must be in the middle between the tabs -1 and 3- on the plate.
- Permissible lateral offset: maximum 5 mm.
If the conditions are met, then continue with the correct valve timing. Refer to TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
If the conditions are not met, correct the valve timing. Refer to TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .