Camshaft timing chains for vehicles up to 03.2007 - exploded view — AUDI
Camshaft timing chains for vehicles up to 03.2007 - exploded view on Audi: factory workshop procedure for engines BNS. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
🔧 Engine codes this applies to
📋 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 up to 03.2007 - 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 up to 03.2007
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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
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Removing and installing camshaft timing chains - vehicles up to 03.2007
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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
Chain tensioner for camshaft timing chain (left-side)
Removing and installing
Chapter
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Removing and installing camshaft timing chains - vehicles up to 03.2007
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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
5 Nm + turn 90° further
Renew
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)
Drive chain sprocket for camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Bearing bracket for drive sprocket
42 Nm
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
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 up to 03.2007
”
Chain tensioner for camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing and installing camshaft timing chains - vehicles up to 03.2007
”
Oil strainer
Inserted in chain tensioner
Installation position: locating lug on outer circumference
Gasket
Renew
Clipped onto chain tensioner
5 Nm + turn 90° further
Renew
Camshaft adjuster for exhaust camshaft
Identification
“Exhaust”
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing and installing camshaft timing chains - vehicles up to 03.2007
”
Bolt for camshaft
Renew
Pre-tightening torque: 60 Nm
Final tightening torque: 80 Nm + 90°
Thrust washer for drive sprocket
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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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