Timing Chain: Service and Repair

1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Service and Repair





NOTE: During removal and installation procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes below.

Component Notes And Information

1 Nut, tighten to: 15 Nm (11 ft lb)
2 Bearing Cap
3 Drive Chain
4 Nut, tighten to: 15 Nm (11 ft lb)
- For bearing cap in front of chain
5 Intake Camshaft
- Checking axial play. Testing and Inspection
- Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
Wear limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
- Run out: 0.01 mm (0.0004 inch)
6 Nut, tighten to: 15 Nm (11 ft lb)
7 Exhaust Camshaft
- Checking: same as intake camshaft
8 Hydraulic Valve Lifter
- Checking, refer to Testing and Inspection. Testing and Inspection
- Oil contact surfaces before installing
- Store with camshaft contact surface face down
9 Valve Guide
- Checking for wear, refer to Testing and Inpection. Testing and Inspection
10 Bolt, tighten to: 10 Nm (89 inch lb)
11 Intermediate Flange
- For Camshft Position Sensor (CMP)
12 Cylinder Head
- Refacing valve seats, refer to Refacing. Service and Repair
13 Valves
- Sodium-filled exhaust valves must be disposed of properly, refer to Service Precautions. Valve

Procedure
Refer to Camshaft Replacement for procedure. Service and Repair



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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.