Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk5 > Power unit | 4-cylinder injection engine (1.4 l engine) | Engine cylinder head, valve gear | Cylinder head

Checking valve timing

Test procedure

–	Remove air filter housing → Fig..

–	Remove upper guard for toothed belt.

–	Remove engine splash protection.

–	Position crankshaft at top dead centre No. 1 cylinder. The notch on the belt pulley must align with the edge of the -O- mark.

–	The locking pin holes in the camshaft pulleys must align with the fitting holes in the camshaft housing -arrows-.

Note

If the locking pin holes are positioned to the outside on the toothed belt pulleys, the crankshaft must be turned one revolution further.

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