Exploded view - timing chains — AUDI
Exploded view - timing chains on Audi: factory workshop procedure for engines CPAA. 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 - timing chains
Camshaft timing chain (left-side)
Bolt
Renew
80 Nm + turn 90° further
Bolt
Renew
80 Nm + turn 90° further
Camshaft adjuster
For exhaust camshaft
Identification:
“EX”
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts
”
Camshaft adjuster
For inlet camshaft
Identification:
“IN”
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts
”
Camshaft timing chain (left-side)
Mark direction of rotation for re-installation with a paint marker
Removing from camshafts
Chapter
Removing and installing
Chapter
Bolt
9 Nm
Slide
Chain tensioner
For camshaft timing chain (left-side)
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts
”
Bearing plate
For drive chain sprocket
Bolt
Tightening torque
Item
Drive chain sprocket
For camshaft timing chain (left-side)
Bearing mounting
For drive chain sprocket for camshaft timing chain (left-side)
Bolts
Tightening torque
Item
Camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Bolt
Renew
80 Nm + turn 90° further
Camshaft adjuster
For exhaust camshaft
Identification:
“EX”
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts
”
Bolt
Renew
80 Nm + turn 90° further
Camshaft adjuster
For inlet camshaft
Identification:
“IN”
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts
”
Bolt
Tightening torque
Item
Bearing mounting
For drive chain sprocket for camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Asymmetric version
Installation position
Fig.
Drive chain sprocket
For camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Installation position
Fig.
Camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Mark direction of rotation for re-installation with a paint marker
Removing from camshafts
Chapter
Removing and installing
Chapter
Thrust washer
For drive chain sprocket for camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Asymmetric version
Installation position
Fig.
Chain tensioner
For camshaft timing chain (right-side)
Removing and installing
Chapter
“
Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts
”
Slide
Bolt
9 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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