Removing and installing drive chain for valve gear - engine code CAPA — AUDI
Removing and installing drive chain for valve gear - engine code CAPA on Audi: 15 steps, engines CAMA, CAMB, CAPA, CCLA.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)
📋 Procedure
- Remove drive plate .
- Remove timing chain covers: left-side , right-side , bottom .
- Remove timing chains .
- Remove chain for auxiliary drives .
- Wrap insulating tape around tip and shaft of 3.3 mm ∅ drill bit to avoid cutting yourself.
- Press guide rail of drive chain tensioner in direction of (arrow) and lock chain tensioner by inserting 3.3 mm ∅ drill bit (item 4).
- ⚠ If a used drive chain rotates in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.Mark running direction of drive chain with coloured arrows for re-installation. — Remove bolts (2) and (3) and detach chain sprockets with drive chain and guide rail (1).
- First install camshaft chain sprocket (2) for camshaft timing chain (left-side).
- Install guide rail (1) with drive chain fitted.
- Install camshaft chain sprocket for camshaft timing chain (right-side) (3).
- Press guide rail of drive chain tensioner in direction of (arrow) and pull drill bit (4) out of chain tensioner.
- Install chain for auxiliary drives .
- Install timing chain covers: left-side , right-side , bottom .
- Install drive plate .
- Fill up with engine oil and check oil level 811, 812 or 818.
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