Q7 Quattro V8-4.2L (BAR) (2008)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Camshaft Timing Chains, Removing From Camshafts
Camshaft Timing Chains, Removing from Camshafts
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Crankshaft Holder (3242)
‹› Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)
‹› Open Ring Spanner Insert, AF 24 mm (V.A.G 1332/9)
‹› Adapter (T40058)
‹› Camshaft Clamp (T40070), quantity: 2
‹› Locking Pin (T40071), quantity: 2
‹› Key (T40079)
Removing
‹› According to the following description, the timing chains for camshafts remain on engine.
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Remove left and right timing chain covers. Refer to => [ Left and Right Timing Chain Covers ] See: Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Left and
Right Timing Chain Covers.
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Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to => [ Left Cylinder Head Cover ] See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Left
Cylinder Head Cover, => [ Right Cylinder Head Cover ] See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Right Cylinder Head
Cover.
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Insert the (T40058) guide pins as follows:
‹› Small diameter - arrow 1 - points to engine.
‹› Large diameter - arrow 2 - points to socket.
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Using (T40058), rotate crankshaft in direction of engine rotation - arrow - to "TDC".