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Camshaft Timing Chains, Removing from Camshafts






Camshaft Timing Chains, Removing from Camshafts

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Open Ring Spanner insert, Af 24 mm (V.A.G 1332/9)

Multi-Point Socket (T10035)

Counter Hold Tool Touareg V10 (T10172)

Adapter (T40058)

Locking Pin (T40069)

Locking Pin (T40071), qty. 2

Camshaft Clamp (T40133), qty. 2

Removing

The camshaft timing chains remain on the engine in the following description.

- Remove the cylinder head covers. Refer to => [ Left Cylinder Head Cover ] Left Cylinder Head Cover or => [ Right Cylinder Head Cover ] Right Cylinder Head Cover.

- Remove the left and right timing chain covers. Refer to => [ Left and Right Timing Chain Covers ] Left and Right Timing Chain Covers.

- Insert the (T40058) guide pins as follows:





The large diameter - arrow 1 - faces the engine.

Small diameter - arrow 2 - points to adapter.

- Turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation - arrow - to "TDC" using the (T40058).





The threaded holes - arrows - in the camshafts must face upward.





- Install the (T40133) in both cylinder heads and tighten the bolts - arrows - to 25 Nm.





The illustration shows the left cylinder head.

- Remove the locking bolt - arrow - for the "TDC" marking from the upper section of the oil pan.





- Install the (T40069) in the hole and tighten to 20 Nm. Turn the crankshaft back slightly to completely center the bolt, if necessary.





- 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).





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

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





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

CAUTION!
The camshaft could be damaged.

Do not use the (T40133) to counter hold when loosening the camshaft adjuster bolts - 1 -.







- To counter hold at the affected camshaft adjuster, position the (T10172) with pins (T10172/2) and loosen using the (T10035).

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





CAUTION!
The engine could be destroyed.

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

- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - on the left cylinder head and remove both camshaft adjusters.

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





- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - on the right cylinder head and remove both camshaft adjusters.

Installing

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Camshaft Timing Chains Assembly Overview ] Camshaft Timing Chains Assembly Overview or => [ Marking Locking Bolt - Tightening
Specification ] Oil Pan Upper and Lower Sections, Oil Pump and Oil Cooler Assembly Overview.

Replace bolts which have been tightened to torque.

Replace the O-ring for the "TDC" marking locking bolt.

CAUTION!
Risk of damaging valves and piston crowns.

If camshafts are rotated, crankshaft may not rest with any piston at "TDC".

Drive chain for timing mechanism installed. Refer to => [ Timing Mechanism Drive Chain ] Timing Mechanism Drive Chain.

Secure the crankshaft in the "TDC" position using the (T40069).





(T40133) mounted on both cylinder heads and fastened to 25 Nm - arrows -.





The illustration shows the left cylinder head.

CAUTION!
The engine could be damaged.

For the following steps, only install the camshaft adjuster so the grooves - 1 - and - 4 - are aligned with the windows (beveled surfaces) - 2 - and - 3 -.







Reinstall camshaft adjuster on left cylinder head according to the mark applied during removal.





- Position the left camshaft timing chain on the drive sprocket and the camshaft adjuster and loosely install bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.

Both camshaft adjusters must be able to still be rotated on camshaft and must not tip.

- Remove the (T40071).

Reinstall camshaft adjuster on right cylinder head according to the mark applied during removal.





- Position the right camshaft timing chain on the drive sprocket and the camshaft adjuster and loosely install bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.

Both camshaft adjusters must be able to still be rotated on camshaft and must not tip.

- Remove the (T40071).

- Position the (T10172) with the (T10172/2) on the left intake camshaft adjuster.





- Have a second technician hold the camshaft timing chain tensioned by pressing the counter hold tool in direction of - arrow -.

- Tighten the bolts as follows while the camshaft adjuster is still held under tension.





- Position the (T10172) with the (T10172/2) on the right exhaust camshaft adjuster.





- Have a second technician hold the camshaft timing chain tensioned by pressing the counterhold tool in direction of - arrow -.

- Tighten the bolts as follows while the camshaft adjuster is still held under tension.





- Remove the (T40133) on both cylinder heads - arrows -.





The illustration shows the left cylinder head.

- Tighten the camshaft adjuster bolts on the left cylinder head as follows:









- Tighten the camshaft adjuster bolts on the right cylinder head as follows:









- Remove the (T40069).





Engine rotation direction





If rotated unintentionally beyond "TDC", crankshaft must be rotated back approximately 30° and set to "TDC" again.

The threaded holes - arrows - in the camshafts must face upward.





- Install the (T40133) in both cylinder heads and tighten the bolts - arrows - to 25 Nm.





- Install the (T40069) directly in the hole.





The (T40069) must engage in the locating hole of the crankshaft - 1 -, otherwise repeat the adjustment.

- Remove the camshaft locating pins on both cylinder heads.

- Remove the (T40069).

The rest of the installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

- Install the left and right timing chain covers. Refer to => [ Left and Right Timing Chain Covers ] Left and Right Timing Chain Covers.

- Install the cylinder head covers. Refer to => [ Left Cylinder Head Cover ] Left Cylinder Head Cover or => [ Right Cylinder Head Cover ] Right Cylinder Head Cover.