Removing and installing chain drive for oil pump: Audi A6 C5 (AKB, AKC, AKF, ANK, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

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• Note installation position of chain sprockets. The sides with identification lettering face to the front.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove lock carrier .
2. Remove toothed belt .
3. Remove sealing flange (front) .
4. Unscrew baffle plate (arrows).
5. Secure oil pump chain tensioner with a suitably shaped piece of wire (2).

6. Unscrew bolt (1) and pull chain sprocket off oil pump.
7. Pull chain sprocket off crankshaft together with chain.
8. Unbolt chain tensioner from oil pump as necessary. [Note: Note installation position of chain sprockets. The sides with identification lettering face to the front.]
9. Note installation position of chain sprockets.
10. Install sealing flange (front) .
11. Install toothed belt (adjust valve timing) .
12. Install lock carrier with attachments 50.
13. Install front bumper 63.
14. Install air cleaner housing .
15. Fill up with coolant .
16. Adjust headlights 94.

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