Power Take-Off Drive Chain

Power Take-Off Drive Chain

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)

• Socket (T40058)

• Locking Pin (T40071)

Removing

• Engine remove, transmission separated from the engine. Refer to => [ Engine and Transmission, Separating ] Engine and Transmission, Separating.

• Secure the engine to the scissor lift platform (VAS 6131 A) or to an engine/transmission holder. Refer to => [ Engine, Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder ] Engine, Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder.

- Insert the (T40058) guide pins as follows:





• Small diameter - arrow 1 - points to engine.

• Large diameter - arrow 2 - points to socket.

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





- Place the (V.A.G 1782) under the engine.





- Remove the locking bolt - arrow - for the TDC marking from the suction module.

- Install the crankshaft holder (3242) into the groove - 1 - to 20 Nm. If necessary, move the crankshaft back and forth slightly to center the bolt.





- Remove timing chain lower cover. Refer to => [ Lower Timing Chain Cover ] Lower Timing Chain Cover.





CAUTION!
Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used drive chain.

• Mark the drive chain running direction with arrows using paint for installation later. Do not mark the drive chain with a punch, notch or something similar.

- Press the tensioning rail in the direction of the - arrow - and secure it with a (T40071).

- Remove the bolt - 1 - and the power take-off drive chain.

- Remove the bolts - 2, 3 and 4 - and the chain tensioner.

- Remove the power take-off drive chain.

Installing

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Power Take-Off Drive Chain Assembly Overview ] Power Take-Off Drive Chain Assembly Overview.

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

• Replace the gasket.

- Mount the power take-off drive chain so that it matches up with the markings made earlier during removal.





- Install the chain tensioner and tighten the bolts - 2, 3 and 4 -.

- Mount the drive chain on the power take-off drive chain sprocket and tighten the bolt - 1 -.

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

- Tighten the locking bolt for the TDC marking with a new seal - 16 - => [ Plug ] Crankshaft Assembly Overview.

- Install timing chain lower cover. Refer to => [ Lower Timing Chain Cover ] Lower Timing Chain Cover.