Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

The chain tensioner incorporates a leaf spring. To check the spring tension, the lower section of the sump must be removed.

• ‒ Remove bumper

=> General body repairs, Exterior; Repair group 63; Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper - Assembly overview

• ‒ Move lock carrier to service position

=> General body repairs, Exterior; Repair Group 50; Body front; Lock carrier service position

• ‒ Remove ribbed belt .
• ‒ Remove lower section of sump
  
• ‒ → Insert a screwdriver between chain and chain tensioner and press screwdriver against chain tensioner.

If no spring tension can be felt and the chain is not being tensioned, this means the chain tensioner is defective and must be renewed.

To renew oil pump chain tensioner, remove front sealing flange => Page 17-56.

Installing:

• ● Install in the opposite order to removing. When installing, note the following points:

• ‒ Fill up engine oil.

Oil system capacity:

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• ‒ Install lock carrier in normal position

=> General body repairs, Exterior; Repair Group 50; Body front; Lock carrier service position

• ‒ Install bumper

=> General body repairs, Exterior; Repair group 63; Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper - Assembly overview