AUDI A3 1995 8L / 1.G AEB ATW Engines Valvetrain Servicing Owner's Guide
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-  Remove 3366 bracket-tensioner.
    
CAUTION! 
Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with 
your Parts department for the latest information.  -  Lightly coat hatched surface of double bearing cap with sealant D 454 
300 A2 and install bearing cap (pay attention to alignment bushings). 
-  Install remaining bearing caps (pay attention to alignment bushings).
-  Replace oil seals for intake and exhaust camshafts   Page 15
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-  Install camshaft gear. 
   Note position: thin rib of camshaft gear points outward (arrows) and 
TDC Cyl. 1 marking is visible from the front. 
-  Using 3036 retainer, install camshaft gear retaining bolt.
-  Install Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40-   Page 15
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-  Install cylinder head cover   Page 15
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Note:  
When turning camshaft, crankshaft must not be at TDC Cyl. 1 for any 
cylinder. Valves and/or pistons may be damaged. 
Note:  
Follow all procedures for removing and installing toothed belt   Page 13
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CAUTION! 
Note:  
When installing ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.  -  Align marking on camshaft gear with marking on cylinder head cover.
-  Align marking on vibration damper with marking on lower toothed belt 
cover. 
-  Install toothed belt (adjust valve timing)   Page 13
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After installing the camshafts, the engine must not be started for 
approx. 30 minutes. The hydraulic valve lifters have to settle 
(otherwise valves will strike the pistons). After installing the valvetrain and lifters, carefully rotate the 
crankshaft by hand at least 2 full revolutions before starting to be 
sure that valves do not strike the pistons. 
-  Install ribbed belt and ribbed belt tensioner   Page 13
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Tightening torques  
     
Component  
Tightening 
torques  
Bearing cap to cylinder head   10 Nm (7 ft lb)  
Hydraulic chain tensioner to 
cylinder head  10 Nm (7 ft lb)  
Shutter wheel for Camshaft 
Position (CMP) sensor -G40- to 
camshaft  25 Nm (18 ft 
lb)  
Housing for Camshaft Position 
(CMP) sensor -G40- to cylinder 
head  10 Nm (7 ft lb)  
Ribbed belt tensioner to 
mounting bracket  25 Nm (18 ft 
lb)  
Camshaft gear to camshaft   65 Nm (48 ft 
lb)  
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Hydraulic valve lifters, checking
 
     
Special tools and equipment  
     
Feeler gauge 
     Wood or plastic wedge
     
Note:  
     Hydraulic valve lifters cannot be serviced.
     Irregular valve noise when starting engine is 
normal. 
     
-  Start engine and let run until coolant 
temperature reaches at least 80 C (176 F). 
     
-  Increase RPM to 2500 for about 2 minutes; if 
necessary test drive vehicle. 
     
Note:  
     If irregular valve noises disappear but then 
reappear during drive, replace oil retaining valve. 
Oil retaining valve is located in oil filter bracket   
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      If hydraulic valve lifters are still loud, locate faulty 
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valve lifter as follows:  
     
-  Remove cylinder head cover   Page 15
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-  Turn crankshaft until cams of valve lifters to be 
tested point up. 
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Vehicles with manual transmission 
     
-  Switch ignition off, shift into fourth gear and push 
vehicle forward. 
     
Vehicles with automatic transmission 
     
-  Remove noise insulation panel and turn central 
bolt of toothed belt gear for crankshaft in 
clockwise direction. 
     
-  Determine play between cams and valve 
lifters. 
    
CAUTION!  -  Push down on valve lifters using wood or plastic wedge. If 0.20 mm 
(0.008 in.) feeler gauge can be inserted between camshaft and valve 
lifter, replace valve lifter. 
   Valve lifter, replacing   Page 15
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After installing the camshafts, the engine must not be started for 
approx. 30 minutes. The hydraulic valve lifters have to settle 
(otherwise valves will strike the pistons). After installing the valvetrain and lifters, carefully rotate the 
crankshaft by hand at least 2 full revolutions before starting to be 
sure that valves do not strike the pistons. 
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Valve stem oil seals, replacing
 
     
Cylinder head installed 
     
Special tools and equipment  
     VW653/3 pressure hose
     3122B spark plug removal tool
     3362 valve spring tool and 3362/1 pressure 
piece 
     3364 valve seat tool
     3365 valve stem seat fitting tool
     
Removing  
     
-  Remove camshafts and hydraulic chain 
tensioner  Page 15
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-  Remove valve lifters and lay aside with camshaft 
contact surface facing down. Be careful not to 
interchange valve lifters. 
     
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Using 3122B spark plug removal tool, remove all 
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spark plugs. 
     
-  Move piston for individual cylinder to Bottom 
Dead Center (BDC) position. 
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-  Thread VW653/3 pressure hose into spark plug 
hole. 
     
Note:  
     Lightly tap valve spring retainer to loosen stuck 
valve keepers. 
    
Intake and exhaust valves have different installation angles in cylinder 
head. 3362 valve spring tool can be used in two different positions:  
1 - Top position for the center intake valve
2 - Lower position for both outer intake valves and both exhaust valves
3 - Threaded bores with M6 x 25 retaining bolts on the left and right are 
used to secure the lower bracket to cylinder head 
    
-  Using retaining bolts bolted into tool, secure 3362 valve spring tool to 
cylinder head. 
-  Adjust tool to correct position for corresponding valve.
-  Attach pressure hose to compressor.
   Minimum pressure: 6 bar (87 psi)
-  Using threaded spindle and 3362/1 pressure piece, press valve springs 
downward and remove. 
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-  Using 3364 valve seat tool, remove valve stem oil seals.
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