Cylinder Bank 2 (Left):

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-- Remove the ignition coil for cylinder "7". Refer to IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release and remove the sealing plug from the left camshaft housing -arrows- by turning it to the left.

Continuation for Both Cylinder Banks:

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Audi S6/RS6/RS7:

-- Remove the radiator, with the fan shroud. Refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Audi S7:

-- Remove the fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continuation for All Vehicles:

-- Position the :T40272 onto the :T40263 .

-- Attach the adapter to the bolts on the vibration damper.

The semi-round countersink -arrow A- on the :T40272 must face the semi-round countersink -arrow B- on the vibration damper.

NOTE:

Ignore the notch on the :T40272 .

-- Turn the crankshaft to "TDC" in direction of engine rotation in direction of -arrow-.

The threaded holes -arrows- in the camshaft must be visible through the openings in the camshaft housing that were previously sealed with the sealing plug.

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NOTE:

The right camshaft housing is shown in the illustration.

If the threaded hole is not visible, turn the crankshaft one more turn.

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-- If necessary, turn the crankshaft slightly back and forth to insert the :T40264/2 into the left cylinder head and tighten -arrows-.

Tightening specification 12 Nm.

TIP:

If the camshafts threads do not point exactly upward, the bolts from the Camshaft Lock : T40264/2 cannot be installed.
In this case place the Wrench - Camshaft:T40269 on the camshaft adjuster and turn the camshaft slightly back and forth.

Continuation for Both Cylinder Banks:

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-- If necessary, turn the crankshaft slightly back and forth to insert the :T40264/3 by hand into the vibration damper opening and all the way into the cylinder block.

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-- Press the left camshaft timing chain tensioner guide rails in as far as the stop using a screwdriver -1- and secure the chain tensioner with a :T40071 .

NOTE:

The toothed belt tensioner is lubricated with oil and should only be compressed slowly by applying constant pressure.

Continuation for Both Cylinder Banks:

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CAUTION:

The camshafts can get damaged.

The :T40264/1 and :T40264/2 must never be used as a counterholder to loosen the camshaft adjuster bolt or camshaft chain sprocket.

-- To counterhold, attach the :T40269 to the relevant camshaft adjuster and loosen the bolt -1-.

-- Mark the installation position of the camshaft adjuster with paint for installation later.

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the engine.

To prevent small parts from accidentally entering the engine through the opening in the timing chain compartment, cover the opening with a clean cloth.

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove both of the camshaft adjusters.

-- Remove the camshaft timing chain from the gliding piece.