Removing and installing rocker fingers: Audi 2.8 TDI (AGK, ATA, AUH, BCQ)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 2DA

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

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• Pistons must not be at TDC.
• Press valve spring down with wooden or plastic wedge (arrow) and remove rocker finger. (Do not interchange rocker fingers).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove cylinder head cover.
2. Remove vibration damper dust cap.
3. Using special wrench3447, turn crankshaft in engine revolution direction until cams of relevant cylinder point up. [Note: Pistons must not be at TDC.]
4. Press valve spring down with wooden or plastic wedge (arrow) and remove rocker finger. (Do not interchange rocker fingers).
5. Install cylinder head cover.
6. Tighten vibration damper dust cap. Torque setting: 10 Nm. — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)

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