Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing balancing shaft timing chain Removing –  Removing the camshaft timing chain → Chapter.

–  Remove chain tensioner for camshaft timing chain -3-.

–  Remove chain tensioner for balancing timing chain -1-. –  Remove tensioning rail -2-. –  Remove sliding rail -3-. –  Remove sliding rail -4-. –  Remove balancing shaft timing chain. Install

–  Turn intermediate shaft wheel/balancing shaft in such a way that the marking on the balancing shaft is between the markings on the intermediate shaft wheel -arrow-.   Note Depending on the transmission ratio, the markings cover each other only every 7th revolution.

–  Position the balancing shaft timing chain in such a way that the coloured links of the timing chain correspond with the markings on the chain sprockets.

–  Install sliding rail and tighten screws -4-. –  Install sliding rail and tighten screws -3-. –  Install tensioning rail and tighten screw -2-. –  Install chain tensioner -1-.

–  Check the position of the intermediate shaft wheel/balancing shaft -arrow-.   Note To provide a clearer illustration, the marking of the intermediate shaft wheel/balancing shaft -arrow- is shown with the balancing shaft timing chain removed.

–  Once again check the position of the balancing shaft timing chain. Further installation occurs in reverse order. Pay attention to the following: t  Tightening torques: → Chapter –  Install camshaft timing chain → Chapter.