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Chain For Power Take-Off, Removing and Installing



Chain for power take-off, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782

Removing
- Place oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782 under engine and drain engine oil.
- Remove engine
- Disconnect engine and transmission
- Leave engine on scissor lift platform VAS 6131 or secure engine to assembly stand
- Remove covers for timing chains





- Push glide track of chain tensioner in direction of - arrow - and pull off chain tensioner using a 3.3 mm diameter drill - item 1 -.

Note: If chain sprocket for power take-off is to be removed, mounting bolt must be loosened before removing chain.

- Mark running direction of chain for power take-off in color.
- Unscrew bolts - 2 to 5 - and remove chain tensioner.
- Remove chain for power take-off.

Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- First install chain for power take-off.
- Install chain tensioner on engine, starting at top.
- Install covers for timing chains.
- Install engine
- Add engine oil and check oil level

Tightening torque