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

Timing Belt: Diagrams (page 5 of 5)

Make
Audi
Model
A6 Sedan
Engine
V6-2.8L (AHA)
Year
1998
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 5 of 5
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- 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 removed and then remove clamp.

Before starting engine, pre-load timing tensioning roller as follows:

Using a torque wrench with 8 mm hex bit, apply tension to toothed belt clockwise in direction shown (arrow) until a torque of 15 Nm is attained.
This ensures tensioner has expanded completely and is properly engaging toothed belt.

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