Audi A4: Balance Shaft
Overview - Balance Shaft

1 - Cylinder Block
2 - Bolt
- Tightening specifications. Refer to
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.13; Balance Shaft;
Overview - Balance Shaft.
3 - Intake Side Balance Shaft
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Balance Shaft, Removing and Installing".
- Installation instructions. Refer to
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.13; Balance Shaft;
Overview - Balance Shaft.
4 - Pipe
- For the exhaust side balance shaft
5 - Bolt
- Tightening specifications. Refer to
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.13; Balance Shaft;
Overview - Balance Shaft.
6 - Exhaust Side Balance Shaft
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Balance Shaft, Removing and Installing".
- Installation instructions. Refer to
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.13; Balance Shaft;
Overview - Balance Shaft.
7 - Needle Bearing
- Installation instructions. Refer to
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.13; Balance Shaft;
Overview - Balance Shaft.
8 - Needle Bearing
- Installation instructions. Refer to
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.13; Balance Shaft;
Overview - Balance Shaft.
9 - Pipe
- For the intake side balance shaft
- Installation instructions. Refer to
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.13; Balance Shaft;
Overview - Balance Shaft.
10 - Seal
- For the intake side balance shaft
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.13; Balance Shaft;
Overview - Balance Shaft.
Balance Shaft, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the radiator. Refer to
→ Chapter "Radiator, Removing and Installing".
All additional procedures are described under:
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep.
Gr.13; Balance Shaft; Balance Shaft, Removing and Installing.
Installing
Additional procedures:
- Install the radiator. Refer to
→ Chapter "Radiator, Removing and Installing".
Balance Shaft Gasket, Replacing, Intake Side
All procedures are described under:
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.13; Balance Shaft;
Overview - Balance Shaft.
Pistons and Connecting Rod
All procedures and components are described under:
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.13; Pistons and Connecting
Rod.
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Timing Chain Cover
Overview - Timing Chain Cover
All procedures and components are described under:
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.15; Timing Chain Cover.
Cams
Oil Pan/Oil Pump
Overview - Oil Pan/Oil Pump
1 - Nut
Tightening specifications. Refer to
→ Servicing - 4-Cylinder 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine; Rep. Gr.17; Oil Pan/Oil
Pump; Ove
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Analog/Digital Multimeter -FLU83III-
Puller - Bevel Gear -T10474-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Inner Hex Socket 8 mm or TORX T50
Battery Charger -VAS5095A-
Battery Tester with Printer -VAS5097A-
Battery Charger -VAS5900-
General information
As the driver, you are responsible for making sure
every passenger is sitting correctly in their seat
and maintaining this seating position while driving.
Make sure that:
Every passenger in the vehicle has adjusted his
or her seat correctly
The steering wheel is adjusted cor