A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
- 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.