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2004 Audi A8
Timing Belt: Remove & Replace
2004 Audi A8SECTION Remove & Replace
| Applies To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes: R&I Lock Carrier Assembly. | 5.9 | 4.7 | B | |
| Combination Procedure: CAMSHAFT SEAL: Replace: | ||||
| 0.4 | 0.4 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: CAMSHAFT SPROCKET: Replace: | ||||
| Each | 0.1 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL: Replace: | ||||
| Front | 0.4 | 0.4 | B | |
| Combination Procedure: CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET: Replace: | ||||
| 0.2 | B | |||
| Combination Procedure: TIMING BELT TENSIONER &/OR BEARING: Replace: | ||||
| 0.2 | B | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.