Adjusting valve timing - engine codes BAN and BAP: VW Phaeton 6.0 (BAN, BAP, BRN, BRP, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: 32 mm open-end spanner

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• If necessary, turn camshafts slightly to correct position using 32 mm open-end spanner. The camshaft bar T10068 A must engage. If it does not engage, turn crankshaft one revolution in direction of rotation.
• Never turn camshafts more than 1/4 turn with cylinder heads fitted and locked crankshaft! The valves could contact the piston! — Now remove sealing plug from lower left side of cylinder block.
• Install intermediate shaft . The locating pin for the chain sprockets must point upwards.
• The copper links of the camshaft timing chain for cylinder bank 2 are visible from the back.
• Counterhold only with 32 mm open-end spanner on camshaft (arrows). The camshaft bar T10068 A must not be fitted when camshaft adjuster is loosened or tightened.

🔧 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. Turn crankshaft to TDC for No. 1 cylinder.
2. Position camshafts in cylinder heads to TDC for No. 1 cylinder.
3. The camshaft bar T10068 A must engage in grooves in both shafts. [Note: If necessary, turn camshafts slightly to correct position using 32 mm open-end spanner. The camshaft bar T10068 A must engage. If it does not engage, turn crankshaft one revolution in direction of rotation.]
4. ⚠ Never turn camshafts more than 1/4 turn with cylinder heads fitted and locked crankshaft! The valves could contact the piston! — Now remove sealing plug from lower left side of cylinder block.
5. Screw clamping bolt3242 into hole so that crankshaft is secured against turning.

6. Install intermediate shaft . The locating pin for the chain sprockets must point upwards.
7. Install timing chain (for crankshaft and intermediate shaft) (1) together with intermediate shaft chain sprocket (2).
8. Fit chain sprocket (for intermediate shaft and camshaft adjuster) (4) onto intermediate shaft chain sprocket (2).
9. Tighten new securing bolt (5) for chain sprocket hand-tight.
10. Fit guide rail (6).
11. Fit chain tensioner (7) with locking plate. Specified torque: 8 Nm — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
12. Release lock for chain tensioner (7).
13. Install roller chain (for intermediate shaft and camshaft adjuster cylinder bank 1) (1) together with camshaft adjusters. [Note: The camshaft timing adjuster can be turned in two directions. When installing ensure that sender wheel for the hall sender is turned to respective stop.Due to the fitted pin in the camshaft adjuster, this can only be screwed in in one position on the camshaft. If the roller chain is correctly positioned on the adjuster, it must therefore be possible to bolt this easily onto the camshaft.]
14. Turn Hall sender wheel (1) in (direction of arrow) to stop.
15. Turn Hall sender wheel (1) in (direction of arrow) to stop.
16. Tighten new securing bolts for camshaft adjusters (5) hand-tight.
17. Fit guide rail (6).
18. Fit tensioning plate (7).
19. Install roller chain (for intermediate shaft and camshaft adjuster cylinder bank 2) (1) together with camshaft adjusters. [Note: The camshaft timing adjuster can be turned in two directions. When installing ensure that sender wheel for the hall sender is turned to respective stop.Due to the fitted pin in the camshaft adjuster, this can only be screwed in in one position on the camshaft. If the roller chain is correctly positioned on the adjuster, it must therefore be possible to bolt this easily onto the camshaft.]
20. Turn Hall sender wheel (1) in (direction of arrow) to stop.
21. Turn Hall sender wheel (1) in (direction of arrow) to stop. [Note: The copper links of the camshaft timing chain for cylinder bank 2 are visible from the back.]
22. Tighten new securing bolts for camshaft adjusters (5) hand-tight.
23. Fit guide rail (6).
24. Fit tensioning plate (7).
25. Install stop for chain tensioner (8). Specified torque: 20 Nm — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
26. Install chain tensioner (9). Specified torque: 9 Nm — 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)
27. Release lock for chain tensioner (9).
28. Remove locking pin3242.
29. Install sealing plug in cylinder block. Specified torque: 20 Nm — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
30. Remove camshaft bar T10068 A.
31. Lock vibration damper using counterhold T10069.
32. Tighten new securing bolt for intermediate shaft chain sprocket (1) to 60 Nm + 90° (1/4 turn) further. [Note: Counterhold only with 32 mm open-end spanner on camshaft (arrows). The camshaft bar T10068 A must not be fitted when camshaft adjuster is loosened or tightened.] — 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) + 90°
33. Counterhold camshafts.
34. Tighten new securing bolts for camshaft shaft adjusters (2) to 60 Nm + 90° (1/4 turn further). (Further turning can be done in several steps.) — 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) + 90°
35. Renew drive plate oil seal in sealing flange .
36. Coat sealing surface of sealing flange with sealantD 176 501 and install. [Note: Observe expiry date of sealant.]
37. Clean sealing surfaces and sealing groove (2) in cover (1) and sealing surfaces of drive plate sealing flange. They must be free of oil and grease.
38. Lubricate O-ring for oil passage seal (3) (only cylinder bank 1) and insert into cover (1).
39. Cut off tube nozzle of silicone sealantD 176 501 at forward marking (∅ of nozzle approx. 2 mm).
40. Apply sealant as shown to clean sealing surface of cylinder head cover and to sealing surface of rear sealing flange (2). Sealant bead must be: [Note: The cover must be installed within 5 minutes of applying sealing compound.]
41. Fit cover immediately and tighten all securing bolts lightly:
42. Tighten cover/sealing flange securing bolts first. Specified torque: 8 Nm — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
43. Then tighten cover/cylinder head securing bolts alternately and diagonally, starting in middle and working outwards. Specified torque: 8 Nm — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
44. Remove excess sealant.
45. Install tensioner for camshaft timing chain (arrow). Specified torque: 40 Nm — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
46. Installing cylinder head cover .

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