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Audi A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Diagrams (page 3 of 5)

Make
Audi
Model
A6 Sedan
Engine
V6-2.8L (AHA)
Year
1998
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 3 of 5
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- Check position of camshafts.

Larger holes (arrow) of securing plates on camshaft sprockets must be on inside and must align

If they are not in this position:
Turn crankshaft one revolution further.

- Remove sealing plug from left-side of cylinder block.

Top Dead Center (TDC) mark on crankshaft must be visible or can be felt

Crankshaft Holder 3242 Shown In Installed Position

- Install 3242 crankshaft holder into opening.
- Remove tensioner for ribbed belt.
- Remove center and left belt guards.

Notes:

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

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

- Insert pin and release tension.
- Remove vibration dampener. Refer to Engine/Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer/Service and Repair  See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Engine/Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and Repair

- Remove idler for ribbed belt and guard under vibration dampener (arrows).
- Remove toothed belt.

CAUTION: Mark the running direction of the belt with a crayon or marker before removing. Reinstalling a used belt in reversed running

direction could damage the belt.

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