Corrado V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (1992)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Installing With Engine Removed
Timing chains, installing
With Engine Removed
- check position of crankshaft with reference to intermediate shaft
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ground tooth of drive gear B must align with bearing split, re-position if necessary
- install guide rail 2
- install chain 1 and intermediate shaft gears 3 and 4
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note direction of chain rotation
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marking on intermediate shaft 4 must align with notch C or D on the thrust washer
- unlatch lock gear in chain tensioner using a small screwdriver A
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this relaxes the chain tensioner providing additional play for chain routing
- tighten intermediate; shaft gears 3 and 4
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tighten to 100 Nm (74ft lb)
To prevent the engine from turning while tightening the shaft gears (Manual transmission):
- fasten flywheel/driving plate to the crankshaft with at least 3 bolts and lock in place with holding tool VW 558
To prevent the engine from turning while tightening the shaft gears (Automatic transmission):
- fasten drive plate to engine using holding tool VW 558
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use an M8 x 45 bolt
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place 2 M1O hex nuts between the holding tool and the drive plate