Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing From Camshafts: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Open Ring Wrench - 24mm:V.A.G 1332/11

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench
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Electronic Torque Wrench 3-60Nm:VAS 6583

Fig 2: Electronic Torque Wrench 3-60Nm
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Crankshaft Adapter:T03003A

Fig 3: Crankshaft Adapter T03003
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Locking Pin (3 pc.):T40011

Fig 4: Identifying Locking Pin T40011
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Crankshaft Locking Pin:T40069

Fig 5: Crankshaft Locking Pin T40069
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Camshaft Lock :T40264/2A

Fig 6: Camshaft Lock
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Timing Chain Tensioning Key:T40297 , not illustrated

Prepare the Arm for T40264:T40264/2

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The camshafts are secured with the Camshaft Lock: T40264/2A in "TDC".

-- If only one Camshaft Lock:T40264/2 is available, the lower bar -arrow- must be separated from the Camshaft Lock:T40264/2 .

Prepare the Crankshaft Adapter:T03003

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-- When only the tool Crankshaft Adapter:T03003 is available the pins -1- must be separated at the mark -arrow- so that it can be placed on the vibration damper.

Procedure

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

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

-- Remove the camshaft adjustment valves. Refer to Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- /Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N318-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the crankcase ventilation module. Refer to CRANKCASE VENTILATION MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation -arrow- to "TDC" using the Crankshaft Adapter:T03003A .

Fig 7: Turning Crankshaft To TDC

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The notch -1- in the Crankshaft Adapter :T03003A is positioned vertically to the oil pan sealing surface.
The marking -2- on the vibration damper is positioned opposite the marking -3- on the sealing flange.

-- Release and remove the plug -arrow- counter-clockwise from the camshaft housing.

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The threaded holes -arrows- in the camshafts must be visible.

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TIP:

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

-- Insert the Camshaft Lock: T40264/2A on the cylinder head and tighten to 12 Nm -arrows-, o do so turn the crankshaft slightly back and forth if necessary.

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-- Remove the locking bolt -arrow- for the "TDC" marking from the cylinder block.

Fig 8: "TDC" Locking Bolt- Marking-

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-- Install the Crankshaft Locking Pin:T40069 in the locating groove and tighten to 15 Nm. If necessary, move the crankshaft back and forth slightly to center the bolt.

Fig 9: Identifying Locking Pin T40069

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-- Push the chain tensioner piston for the camshaft timing chain inward all the way with a screwdriver and lock the chain tensioner with Locking Pin (3 pc.): T40011 .

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the camshaft if handled incorrectly.

- Never use the camshaft positioning tool as a counterholder.

-- To counterhold, attach the Key:T40297 to the relevant camshaft adjuster and loosen the bolts -1-.

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

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the engine due to small parts or dirt inadvertently entering.

- Seal the open area of the engine with a clean cloth.

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

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