Exploded view - camshaft housing — AUDI
Exploded view - camshaft housing on Audi: factory workshop procedure for engines CAVG, CAXA, CAXC, CBZA. 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.
Exploded view - camshaft housing
Cylinder head
Removing and installing
Chapter
Dowel pin
2x
Bolt
Correct sequence when slackening
Anchor
Tightening torque and sequence
Fig.
Retaining frame
For camshaft
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing and installing camshaft
”
Camshaft
With cam for high-pressure pump
Before removing, detach roller tappet for high-pressure pump
Checking axial clearance
Chapter
Removing and installing
Chapter
Lubricate with oil before installing (also lubricate collar of axial bearing)
Camshaft housing
With integrated camshaft bearings
Removing and installing
Chapter
Apply sealant when installing (2 different sealants); refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Bolt
Tightening torque
Rep. gr.
24
High-pressure pump
Removing and installing
Rep. gr.
24
O-ring
Renew
Roller tappet
For high-pressure pump
Bolt
Renew
Correct sequence when slackening
Anchor
Tightening torque and sequence
Fig.
Roller rocker finger
Mark installation position for re-installation
Check roller bearings for ease of movement
Lubricate contact surfaces before installing
Attach to hydraulic compensation element
item 15
using securing clip
item 13
Securing clip
Not supplied separately
Valve cotters
Hydraulic valve compensation element
Mark installation position for re-installation
Lubricate running surfaces with oil
Valve spring plate
Valve stem oil seal
Renewing with cylinder head installed
Chapter
Renewing with cylinder head removed
Chapter
Valve spring
Valve
Must not be machined; only grinding-in is permissible
Valve dimensions
Chapter
“
Valve dimensions
”
Checking valve guides
Chapter
Camshaft housing - tightening torque and sequence
Note
Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.
Tighten bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
Stage
Bolts
Tightening torque/angle specification
1.
A … L
8 Nm
2.
A … L
Turn 90° further
Retaining frame for camshaft - tightening torque and sequence
Tighten bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
Stage
Bolts
Tightening torque
1.
A … J
Screw in by hand until contact is made
2.
A … J
8 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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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.