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– Unscrew bolts -1- and -2- and remove chain tensioner (right-
side) and camshaft timing chain (right-side).
Installing
Note
♦
Note the correct installation position if the tensioning element
has been removed from the chain tensioner: drilling in base of
housing faces chain tensioner and piston faces tensioner rail.
♦
Renew bolts which are tightened to a specified angle as well
as seal.
Caution
Avoid damage to valves and piston crowns.
♦ The crankshaft must not be at “TDC” at any cylinder when
the camshafts are turned.
– Press guide rails of chain tensioners for camshaft timing
chains (left and right) inwards in direction of -arrow- as far as
stop. Then lock chain tensioners by inserting locking pin -
T40071- .
– If necessary, clean oil strainer -2- in both chain tensioners.
– Fit new gasket -3- to rear of chain tensioner -1-.
– Install chain tensioner on cylinder head (left-side) and position
camshaft timing chain as shown in illustration (according to
marks applied when removing).
– Tighten bolts -1- and -2-.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
10-cylinder direct petrol injection engine (5.2 ltr. 4-valve), mechanics - Edition 10.2013
1. Chain drive
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