TT Coupe L4-1.8L Turbo (ATC) (2001)
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Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Front Sealing Flange, Removing and Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required:
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Electric drill with plastic brush attachment
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Silicone sealant D 176 404 A2
Removing
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Remove ribbed belt and tensioning element, Refer to, Drive belt, Service and Repair.
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Remove toothed belt, removing and installing.
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Remove lower air duct, item 11, Refer to Powertrain Management.
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Remove crankshaft sprocket. To do this counter - hold sprocket with 3099.
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When fitting retainer, place 2 washers between sprocket and retainer.
Notes: On some engines there is a rib on the sump flange which prevents retainer 3099 from being attached as shown. In this case proceed as follows:
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Unscrew bolts from retainer, and screw back in from the reverse side.
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Knock the fitted pins in the square bars downward until they are flush with the top surface of the bars.
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Bolt the retainer to the crankshaft (fit 2 washers between sprocket and retainer),
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Drain off engine oil.
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Remove oil pump.
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Unbolt front sealing flange.
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Remove sealing flange: release by tapping lightly with a rubber hammer if necessary.
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Remove sealant remaining on cylinder block with flat scraper.
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Remove sealant remaining on sealing flange (with rotating plastic brush or similar).
WARNING: Wear eye protection
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Clean sealing surfaces: they must be free of oil and grease.
Installing
Notes: The sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes after applying silicone sealant.
