Camshaft Adjuster, Removing And Installing: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools & Workshop Equipment

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Camshaft Bar:T10068A 
• Counterhold - Multiple Use:T10172A  with Pin:T10172/1A 
• Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm:VAG 1331A 
• Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm:V.A.G 1332A 
• Adjustment Tool:T10363 
• Applicator Gun:VAS 6966 

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Not illustrated:

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Sealant:D 176 501 A1 

Removing the camshaft adjuster:

-- Remove the intake manifold upper section. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Disconnect the following connectors:

Fig 2: Camshaft Adjustment Valve & Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor

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1. Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-
2. Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-
3. Camshaft Position Sensor 3 -G300-
4. Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N318-

-- Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to VACUUM PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the coolant pipe from the cover.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts

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

-- Turn the crankshaft from below using the Counterhold - Multiple Use:T10172A  in the direction of engine rotation to the TDC mark on cylinder 1.

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• The notch on the vibration damper must align with the mark on the sealing flange -arrow-.
  Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder 1 At Top Dead Center (TDC) Mark

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• Cams -A- of cylinder 1 must face each other.
  Fig 5: Camshaft Lobes For Cylinder Facing Each Other

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-- Loosen the camshaft adjuster bolt on the exhaust side approximately 1 turn. Counterhold the camshaft wrench surface with a wrench while doing this.

Fig 6: Identifying Tools And Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster Bolt

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-- Loosen the camshaft adjuster bolt on the intake side approximately 1 turn. Counterhold the camshaft wrench surface with a wrench while doing this.

Fig 7: Identifying Tools And Intake Camshaft Adjuster Bolt

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-- Insert the Camshaft Bar: T10068 A  in both shaft grooves. If necessary, slightly turn the camshaft back and forth using an open end wrench.

Fig 8: Identifying Camshaft Bar T10068 A Engage In Shaft Grooves

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-- Secure the high pressure pump drive chain sprocket position with the Adjustment Tool:T10363  . The marking -A- on the on high pressure pump drive pinion must be at the top.

Fig 9: Securing Position Of Drive Pinion For High Pressure Pump Using Adjustment Tool T10363

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-- Remove the timing chain tensioner -arrow-.

Fig 10: Chain Tensioner Bolt Camshaft Roller Chain

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-- Label the chain links opposite the markings on the camshaft adjusters. The labeling of the timing chain simplifies installation.

Fig 11: Verifying Installation Marks Of Camshaft Adjuster And Marks On Control Housing

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-- Completely unscrew the camshaft adjuster retaining bolts and remove the camshaft adjuster.