Timing Mechanism Drive Chain

Timing Mechanism Drive Chain

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Old oil collecting and extracting device (VAG 1782)

• Securing pin (T40071)

Removing

- Remove engine. Refer to --> [ Engine, Removing ] Engine Removing.

- Separate engine and transmission. Refer to --> [ Separating transmission from engine ] Engine Removing.

- Secure engine on the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095). refer to --> [ Engine, Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder ] Engine, Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder.

- Remove drive plate. Refer to --> [ Drive Plate ] Drive Plate.

- Remove the cylinder head cover: Left, refer to --> [ Left Cylinder Head Cover ] Left Cylinder Head Cover and right, refer to --> [ Right Cylinder Head Cover ] Right Cylinder Head Cover.

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

- Remove intake manifold. Refer to --> [ Intake Manifold ] Intake Manifold.

- Remove oil filter housing. Refer to --> [ Oil Filter Housing ] Oil Filter Housing.

- Remove lower timing chain cover. Refer to --> [ Lower Timing Chain Cover ] Lower Timing Chain Cover.

- Remove camshaft timing chains. Refer to --> [ Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner ] Service and Repair.

- Remove power take off drive chain. Refer to --> [ Power Take Off Drive Chain ] Power Take Off Drive Chain.

- Push drive chain tensioner guide rail in - direction of arrow - and secure chain tensioner using locking pin (T40071).

- Mark drive chain running direction with paint.

- Remove bolts - 1 - and remove guide rail.

- Remove bolts - 2 through 4 - and remove chain tensioner.





- Remove timing mechanism drive chain.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Replace bolts which have been tightened to specification.

- Route timing mechanism drive chain according to marks applied to drive chain sprockets during removal.

- Install guide rail and tighten bolts - 1 -.

- Install chain tensioner and tighten bolts - 2 -.

- Press drive chain tensioner guide rail in - direction of arrow - and remove locking pin (T40071) from chain tensioner.

- Install power take off drive chain. Refer to --> [ Power Take Off Drive Chain ] Power Take Off Drive Chain.

- Install camshaft timing chains. Refer to --> [ Installing ] Service and Repair.

- Install lower timing chain cover. Refer to --> [ Lower Timing Chain Cover ] Lower Timing Chain Cover.

- Install crankshaft seal, timing chain side. Refer to --> [ Crankshaft Seal, Timing Chain Side ] Service and Repair.

- Install oil filter housing. Refer to --> [ Oil Filter Housing ] Oil Filter Housing.

- Install intake manifold. Refer to --> [ Intake Manifold ] Intake Manifold.

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

- Install cylinder head cover: Left, refer to --> [ Left Cylinder Head Cover ] Left Cylinder Head Cover and right, refer to --> [ Right Cylinder Head Cover ] Right Cylinder Head Cover.

- Install drive plate. Refer to --> [ Drive Plate ] Drive Plate.

- Install engine. Refer to --> [ Engine, Installing ] Engine Installing

- Add engine oil and check oil level. Refer to --> [ Oil Level, Inspection ] Testing and Inspection.

Tightening Specifications