A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Camshaft Timing Chains, Removing From Camshafts
Camshaft Timing Chains, Removing from Camshafts
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Locking pin (3242)
‹› Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)
‹› Assembly tool (V.A.G 1332/9)
‹› Adapter (T40058)
‹› Camshaft Clamp (T40070), qty. 2
‹› Locking Pin (T40071), qty. 2
‹› Wrench (T40079)
Removing
‹› According to the following description, the timing chains for camshafts remain on engine.
‹› Even if work is performed only on one of the cylinder heads, the procedure described must be followed, since then the valve timing at both
cylinder heads must be adjusted.
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Remove cylinder head cover: left => [ Left Cylinder Head Cover ] See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Left Cylinder
Head Cover, right => [ Right Cylinder Head Cover ] See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Right Cylinder Head Cover.
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Remove left and right timing chain covers => [ Timing Chain Covers ] See: Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Timing Chain Covers.
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Insert guide pin of adapter (T40058) so that small diameter - arrow 2 - points to engine. Large diameter - arrow 1 - points to socket.
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Using Socket (T40058), rotate crankshaft in direction of engine rotation - arrow - to "TDC".