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Camshaft timing chains for vehicles from 03.2007 onwards - exploded view — AUDI

Camshaft timing chains for vehicles from 03.2007 onwards - exploded view on Audi: factory workshop procedure for engines BNS.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text 1 engine code

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

BNS

📋 Procedure

ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.

Camshaft timing chains for vehicles from 03.2007 onwards - exploded view
Camshaft timing chain (left-side)
Camshaft adjuster for exhaust camshaft
Identification
“Exhaust”
Removing and installing
Chapter
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Removing and installing camshaft timing chains - vehicles from 03.2007 onwards
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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 and installing camshaft timing chains - vehicles from 03.2007 onwards
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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
“
Removing and installing camshaft timing chains - vehicles from 03.2007 onwards
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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 chain sprocket for camshaft timing chain (left-side)
Thrust washer for drive sprocket
Bolt
Renew M6 bolt
M6: 5 Nm + 60°
M8: 22 Nm
Camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Bearing mounting for drive sprocket
For camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Asymmetric version
Installation position
Fig.
Bolt
42 Nm
Camshaft adjuster for exhaust camshaft
Identification
“Exhaust”
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing and installing camshaft timing chains - vehicles from 03.2007 onwards
”
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 and installing camshaft timing chains - vehicles from 03.2007 onwards
”
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
“
Removing and installing camshaft timing chains - vehicles from 03.2007 onwards
”
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 chain sprocket for camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Installation position of bearing mounting for drive chain sprocket for camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Dowel pins in bearing mounting
3
for drive chain sprocket for camshaft timing chain (right-side) must engage in drillings in thrust washer
1
and in cylinder block drillings.
2
Drive chain sprocket for camshaft timing chain (right-side)
4
Bolt

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.