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Audi A4 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Diagrams (page 3 of 5)

Make
Audi
Model
A4 Sedan
Engine
V6-2.8L (AHA)
Year
1998
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 3 of 5
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Install 3242 crankshaft holder into sealing plug opening.

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Remove tensioner for ribbed belt.

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Remove center and right toothed belt guards.

CAUTION: Before removing ribbed belt, note direction of rotation with chalk or felt-tip marker. Reversing the direction of rotation of a used

belt can destroy the belt. When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulley.

Notes:

The toothed belt tensioner is oil dampened. Compress it by slowly applying constant pressure.
Use spring clamp from 2024A.

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Using 8 mm hex wrench, turn toothed belt tensioning roller -1- clockwise until tensioning lever -2- compresses tensioner -3- so that spring clamp
(2 mm diameter) can be inserted into bore and lifter.

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Insert pin and release tension.

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Remove vibration damper, refer to Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer/Service and Repair  See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Engine/Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and Repair

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Remove idler wheel for ribbed belt (arrows).

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Remove toothed belt.

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