Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Audi TT Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The engine is removed and secured to the engine/transmission holder. Refer to ENGINE, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

-- Remove the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the lower timing chain cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying due to a reversed running direction on a used drive chain.

Use paint to mark the drive chain running direction with arrows for reinstallation.

-- Remove the camshaft timing chain.