A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
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Unbolt camshaft adjuster -6-.
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Remove bearing caps -1-, -3-, -5- and -7- and place them in correct order on clean surface.
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Loosen bearing caps -2- and -4- on one camshaft evenly, then remove.
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Loosen bearing caps -2- and -4- on other camshaft evenly, then remove.
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Remove both camshafts together with camshaft adjuster.
Installing
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Replace gaskets and seals.
- When installing the old drive chain, line up paint markings (arrows).
If a new drive chain is installed, distance between notches -A- and -B- on camshafts must equal the distance between 16 drive chain rollers. Illustration
shows where first and sixteenth drive chain rollers must be installed on chain gears.
Note:
Notch -A- is slightly offset inward toward drive chain roller -1-.
- Slide in camshaft adjuster between drive chain (second technician required).
- Install camshafts with drive chain and camshaft adjuster into cylinder head.
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Before securing camshafts, check position of paint markings on chain and chain sprockets: distance between two markings is 16 rollers on chain.
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Tighten bearing caps -2- and -4- evenly and alternately in diagonal sequence.
Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lbs).