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Engine Timing Tool Kit
Audi/VW 3.0TDI Diesel
7588_Instructions_v3
Guarantee
If this product fails through faulty materials or workmanship, contact our • Engine applications include: Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7
service department direct on: +44 (0) 1926 818186. Normal wear and tear VW Amorak; all from 2014 onwards.
are excluded as are consumable items and abuse.
• 3.0L TDI Engines.
Distributed by The Tool Connection Ltd • Equivalent to OEM tools:
Kineton Road, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 0DR T10060A, T40310, T40237, T40316, T40245, 3359, T40049.
T +44 (0) 1926 815000 F +44 (0) 1926 815888
info@toolconnection.co.uk www.toolconnection.co.uk 5 018341 075880 • For sprocket and pulley holding tools, see Laser 7279.
www.lasertools.co.uk www.lasertools.co.uk
Components
Designed to allow the engine timing to be set and checked on the Audi and Volkswagen 3.0L
TDi diesel engines listed. The 7588 is a 9 piece kit which provides all the timing tools required
for chain removal, timing checking and setting.
Note: Use in accordance with OEM instructions only.
A
D
B
E
G
Ref Code OEM Description
A C283 T10060A Camshaft gear locking pins x2
B C922 T40310 Intermediate sprocket holding and turning tool
C C043 T40237 Crankshaft locking pin
D C282 T40316 Tensioner locking pins x2
E C923 T40245 High pressure fuel pump sprocket locking tool
F C216 3359 Balance shaft locking pin
G C408 T40049 Crankshaft turning tool
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Component F The following instructions are for guidance only. Please refer to OEM derived data such
Component (F) is used to lock the balance shaft as shown in Fig.5. as the vehicles manufactures own data or Autodata. The use of this engine timing tool
kit is purely down to the user’s discretion and The Tool Connection Ltd cannot be held
responsible for any damage caused whatsoever.
Fig.5
Applications
Make Model Years
A4 2015 - 2018
A5 2016 - 2018
Component G A6 2014 - 2018
Component (G) is used to turn the crankshaft. Bolt (G) to the crankshaft as shown in Fig.6 to Audi A7 2014 - 2018
use. Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.
A8 2017 - 2018
Q5 2017 - 2018
Q7 2015 - 2018
Volkswagen Amarok 2016 - 2018
Fig.6 Engine Code
3.0 TDI CRTC, CRTD, CRTE, CRTF, CSWB, CVZA, CZVA, CZVB, CZVC, CZVD,
CZVE, CZVF, CZZA, CZZB, DCPC, DDVC, DDXA, DDXB, DDXC
NOTE:
• Ensure the engine timing marks are aligned as per OEM instructions
• Chains are located at the rear of the engine requiring removal of the
transmission and flywheel.
NOTE: The following instructions are for guidance only. Please refer to OEM derived data
such as the vehicles manufactures own data or Autodata.
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Component C
Instructions
Use Component (C) to lock the crankshaft, remove the sump blanking plug and screw
Component A component c into place as shown in Fig.3.
Use components (A) to lock the right hand Exhaust camshaft and the left hand inlet camshaft Fig.3
as shown in Fig.1.
Fig.1 Right Hand Bank
Left Hand Bank Component D
Use Components (D) to lock the chain tensioners in their retracted position.
Component E
Component (E) is used to lock the high pressure fuel pump in its timed position as shown in
Fig.4.
Fig.4
Component B
Use component (B) is used to pre-tension the camshaft drive chains before tightening the
intermediate sprocket fixing bolts as shown in Fig.2.
Fig.2
Pre-load
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