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Camshaft Timing Chains, Removing from Camshafts






Camshaft Timing Chains, Removing from Camshafts

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Spanner Wrench (3212)

Multipoint Socket (T10035)

Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 (T10172) with Adapter (T10172/2)

Socket (T40058)

Locking Pin (T40069)

Locking Pin (T40071) , quantity: 2

Camshaft Clamp (T40133) , quantity: 2

Removing


Risk of injury from coolant fan starting by itself.

The radiator fan can come on even when the ignition is turned off, for example, caused by the heat still in the engine compartment.

The camshaft timing chains remain on the engine in the following description.

If working on just one of the cylinder heads, it is not necessary to remove the timing chain cover on the opposite cylinder head.

- Remove the left and right timing chain covers. Refer to => [ Left and Right Timing Chain Covers ] Left and Right Timing Chain Covers.

- Remove the cylinder head covers. Refer to => [ Left Cylinder Head Cover ] Left Cylinder Head Cover, => [ Right Cylinder Head Cover ] Right Cylinder Head Cover.

- Remove the front noise insulation by loosening the fasteners - 1 -.






- Insert the (T40058) guide pins as follows:






The large diameter - arrow 1 - faces the engine.

Small diameter - arrow 2 - points to adapter.

- Turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation - arrow - to "TDC" using the (T40058).






The threaded holes - arrows - in the camshafts must face upward.






- Install the (T40133) in both cylinder heads and tighten - arrows - to 25 Nm.






The illustration shows the left cylinder head.

- Remove the locking bolt - arrow - for the "TDC" marking crankshaft from the cylinder block.






- Install the (T40069) in the hole and tighten to 20 Nm. Turn the crankshaft - 1 - back and slightly to completely center the bolt, if necessary.






- Press the left camshaft timing chain tensioner guide rails in as far as the stop using a screwdriver - 1 - and secure the chain tensioner with a (T40071).






The toothed belt tensioner is lubricated with oil and should only be compressed slowly by applying constant pressure.

- Press the right camshaft timing chain tensioner guide rails in as far as the stop using a screwdriver - 1 - and secure the chain tensioner with a (T40071).






The toothed belt tensioner is lubricated with oil and should only be compressed slowly by applying constant pressure.


The camshaft could be damaged.

Do not use the (T40133) to counterhold when loosening the camshaft adjuster bolt.

- To counterhold at the affected camshaft adjuster, position the (T10172) with the (T10172/2) and loosen the bolts using the (T10035).






Ignore items - 1 - and - arrow -.


The camshaft could be damaged.

Do not use the (T40133) to counterhold when loosening the camshaft chain sprocket bolt.

- To counterhold, place the (3212) on the camshaft chain sprocket and loosen the bolt using the (T10035).






Ignore item - 1 - and - arrow -.

- Mark the installation position of the camshaft adjuster and the camshaft chain sprocket in color for reinstalling later.







The engine could be destroyed.

To prevent small parts from accidentally entering the engine through the opening in the timing chain compartment, cover the opening with a clean cloth.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - and - 2 - on the left side of the cylinder cover, then remove the camshaft adjuster and the camshaft chain sprocket.

- Mark the installation position of the camshaft adjuster and the camshaft chain sprocket in color for reinstalling later.






- Remove the bolts - 1 - and - 2 - on the right side of the cylinder cover, then remove the camshaft adjuster and the camshaft chain sprocket.

Installing

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Camshaft Timing Chains Overview ] Camshaft Timing Chains Overview.

Replace the bolts for the camshaft adjuster and the camshaft chain sprocket.


Risk of damaging valves and piston crowns.

If camshafts are rotated, crankshaft may not rest with any piston at "TDC".

Drive chain for timing mechanism installed. Refer to => [ Timing Mechanism Drive Chain ] Timing Mechanism Drive Chain.






Secure crankshaft - 1 - in "TDC" position using the (T40069).

Camshaft Clamp (T40133) mounted on both cylinder heads - arrows - and fastened to 25 Nm.






The illustration shows the left cylinder head.


The engine could be damaged.

The camshaft chain sprockets must only be installed according to the following work steps:

Install the camshaft chain sprockets according to the marks applied during removal.

When mounting the camshaft chain sprockets, make sure that the pins on the camshaft chain sprockets engage in the holes on the camshafts - arrows -.






Turn the camshaft chain sprocket on the camshaft counterclockwise until it stops - arrow -.






The marking point - 1 - must align with the adjustment window - 2 -.







The engine could be damaged.

The camshaft adjuster must only be installed according to the following work steps:

Install the camshaft adjuster according to the marks applied during removal.

The groove - 1 - in the camshaft adjuster must align with the adjustment window - 2 -.






- Mount the left camshaft timing chain onto the drive chain sprocket, install the camshaft adjuster and camshaft chain sprocket and install the bolts - 1 - and - 2 - loosely.






The camshaft adjuster and the camshaft chain sprocket must be able to still be rotated on camshaft and must not tip.

- Remove the (T40071).

- Install the camshaft adjuster on the right cylinder head according to the markings applied during removal.






- Mount the right camshaft timing chain onto the drive chain sprocket, install the camshaft adjuster and camshaft chain sprocket and install the bolts - 1 - and - 2 - loosely.

The camshaft adjuster and the camshaft chain sprocket must be able to still be rotated on camshaft and must not tip.

- Remove the (T40071).

- Mount the (3212) onto the camshaft chain sprocket for the right exhaust camshaft.






- Have a second technician hold the camshaft timing chain tensioned by pressing the camshaft chain sprocket in the direction of the - arrow -.

- Tighten the bolts as follows while the camshaft chain sprocket is still held under tension.






- Position the (T10172) with the (T10172/2) on the left intake camshaft adjuster.






- Have a second technician hold the camshaft timing chain tensioned by pressing the counterhold tool in the direction of the - arrow -.

- Tighten the bolts as follows while the camshaft adjuster is still held under tension.






- Tighten the camshaft adjuster bolts and the camshaft chain sprocket on the left cylinder head as follows:











- Tighten the camshaft adjuster bolts and the camshaft chain sprocket on the right cylinder head as follows:











- Remove the (T40133) on both cylinder heads - arrows -.






The illustration shows the left cylinder head.

- Remove the (T40069).






- Using the (T40058) , turn the crankshaft two turns in the direction of engine rotation - arrow - until it is back at "TDC".






If it is accidentally rotated beyond "TDC", rotate it back approximately 30° and set it to "TDC" again.

The threaded holes - arrows - in the camshafts must face upward.






- Install the (T40133) in both cylinder heads and tighten - arrows - to 25 Nm.






- Install the (T40069) directly in the hole.






The (T40069) must engage in the locating hole of the crankshaft - 1 -, otherwise repeat the adjustment.

- Remove the camshaft locating pins on both cylinder heads.

- Remove the crankshaft holder.

The rest of the installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Install the locking bolt "TDC" mark crankshaft. Refer to => [ Locking Bolt Mark
Crankshaft, Tightening Specification ] Service and Repair.

- Install the cylinder head covers. Refer to => [ Left Cylinder Head Cover ] Left Cylinder Head Cover, => [ Right Cylinder Head Cover ] Right Cylinder Head Cover.

- Install the left and right timing chain covers. Refer to => [ Left and Right Timing Chain Covers ] Left and Right Timing Chain Covers.

- Install the front noise insulation.