Timing Mechanism Drive 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 camshaft timing chain. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Press back the guide rail using a screwdriver in direction of -arrow- and lock the pistons from the chain tensioner for the drive chain using the : T03006 .

Fig 1: Pushing Drive Chain Tensioner Guide Rail

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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 bolts -3- and the chain tensioner.

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-- Remove the guide rail -1 and 4-.

-- Remove the timing mechanism drive chain -2-.