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Removing and installing oil pump drive - vehicles from model year 2014 onwards — AUDI

Removing and installing oil pump drive - vehicles from model year 2014 onwards on Audi: 13 steps, engines CDSB, CTEC.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

13 steps 2 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

  • Renewed: o-rings

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove timing chain cover (bottom) .
  2. Slacken off bolt (1) for drive sprocket (2) by several turns.
  3. Remove chain for auxiliary drives .
  4. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach oil pump drive (1).
  5. Take out oil pipe (2).
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  1. Detach spring (4) between oil pump drive and drive shaft (3) for oil pump. [Note: Fit new O-rings.]
  2. Fit O-rings on oil pipe (2).
  3. Fit spring (4) into oil pump drive (1).
  4. Insert drive shaft (3) for oil pump into guide sleeve at oil pump.
  5. Fit oil pump drive (1) and tighten bolts (arrows) in stages.
  6. Install chain for auxiliary drives .
  7. Tighten bolt (1) for drive chain sprocket (2).
  8. Install timing chain cover (bottom) .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.