A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Camshafts
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Multi-point socket (T10035)
‹› Tool set (T10133)
‹› Adapter (T40058)
‹› Securing pins 1 set = qty. 2 (T40116)
‹› Hand drill with plastic brush attachment
‹› Protective glasses
‹› Sealant
‹› Here, removal and installation at left cylinder head is depicted in the following description.
Removing
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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 => [ Installing ] See: Timing Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Timing Chain Covers.
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Remove camshaft timing chains from camshafts => [ Camshaft Timing Chains, Removing from Camshafts ] See: Timing Components/Timing
Chain/Service and Repair/Camshaft Timing Chains, Removing From Camshafts.
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Disconnect electrical connector at intake camshaft position sensor - arrow -.
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Remove high-pressure pump => Fuel Injection and Ignition 24 Removal and Installation.
CAUTION!
Risk of damaging valves and piston crowns.
‹› In the course of the following steps, the crankshaft must not stand with any piston at "TDC".
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Remove Crankshaft Holder (3242) from upper part of oil pan.
