Camshaft timing chain - exploded view — AUDI
Camshaft timing chain - exploded view on Audi: factory workshop procedure for engines ASB, BKN, BMK, BNG. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📐 20 workshop diagrams for ASB
Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Camshaft timing chain - exploded view
Camshaft timing chain (left-side)
Camshaft adjuster for exhaust camshaft
Identification
“Exhaust”
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing timing chain from camshafts
”
Bolt for camshaft
Renew
Pre-tightening torque: 60 Nm
Final tightening torque: 80 Nm + 90°
Bolt for camshaft
Renew
Pre-tightening torque: 60 Nm
Final tightening torque: 80 Nm + 90°
Camshaft adjuster for inlet camshaft
Identification
“Intake”
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing timing chain from camshafts
”
Camshaft timing chain (left-side)
Before removing, mark running direction with paint. If a used chain rotates in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.
Removing from camshafts
Chapter
Removing and installing
Chapter
5 Nm + turn 90° further
Renew
Slide
Chain tensioner for camshaft timing chain (left-side)
Removing and installing
Chapter
Oil strainer
Inserted in chain tensioner
Watch position of locking lug on outer circumference
Gasket
Renew
Clipped onto chain tensioner
Bearing bracket for drive sprocket
9 Nm
Drive sprocket for camshaft timing chain (left-side)
Thrust washer for drive sprocket
22 Nm
Camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Bearing mounting for drive sprocket
For camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Asymmetric version
Installation position
Fig.
42 Nm
Camshaft adjuster for exhaust camshaft
Identification
“Exhaust”
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing timing chain from camshafts
”
Bolt for camshaft
Renew
Pre-tightening torque: 60 Nm
Final tightening torque: 80 Nm + 90°
Bolt for camshaft
Renew
Pre-tightening torque: 60 Nm
Final tightening torque: 80 Nm + 90°
Camshaft adjuster for inlet camshaft
Identification
“Intake”
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing timing chain from camshafts
”
Camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Before removing, mark running direction with paint. If a used chain rotates in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.
Removing from camshafts
Chapter
Removing and installing
Chapter
Chain tensioner for camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Removing and installing
Chapter
Slide
Oil strainer
Inserted in chain tensioner
Installation position: note locating lug on outer circumference
Gasket
Renew
Clipped onto chain tensioner
5 Nm + turn 90° further
Renew
Thrust washer for drive sprocket
Drive sprocket for camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Installation position: bearing mounting for drive sprocket for camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Dowel pins in bearing mounting
3
for drive sprocket for camshaft timing chain (right-side) must engage in drillings in thrust washer
1
and in cylinder block drillings.
2
Drive sprocket for camshaft timing chain (right-side)
4
Bolt, 42 Nm
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Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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