Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual page 143

8-cylinder TDI engine (4.2 ltr. 4-valve common rail), mechanics - Edition 12.2013
Cylinder bank 2 (left-side):
Adjusting valve timing
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– Loosen all bolts -arrows- on the relevant sprocket approx.
1 turn.
– Apply adapter - T40061- to the heads of the loosened bolts.
– Turn camshaft slightly backwards and forwards with adapter -
T40061- until adjustment pin - T40060- can be inserted.
• The side pin -arrow- on the adjustment pin - T40060- must be
in line with the imaginary line between the adjustment pin and
the centre of the camshaft.
– Take off adapter - T40061- and tighten bolts ( adjustment pin
- T40060- remains inserted).
– Remove adjustment pin - T40060- .
– Repeat this procedure on the other cylinder bank if necessary.
– Remove locking pin - 3242- .
– Check valve timing once again ⇒ page 136 .
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1. Chain drive