Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing balancer shaft module Removing –  Remove timing chain cover (top) → Chapter. –  Remove lower timing chain cover:    Passat CC → Chapter    Golf, Eos, Scirocco → Chapter    Tiguan → Chapter –  Remove camshaft timing chain → Chapter.

–  Remove guide rail for camshaft timing chain -1-. –  Remove chain tensioner for camshaft timing chain -3-.

–  Remove chain tensioner for balance shaft timing chain -1-. –  Remove tensioning rail -2-. –  Remove guide rail -3-. –  Remove guide rail -4-. –  Remove timing chain. Installing l  Specified torques → Chapter.

–  Turn intermediate shaft sprocket/balance shaft to markings -arrows-.   Note Due to the ratio, the markings only align after every 7th turn.

–  Fit timing chain. The timing chain links with coloured markings must be positioned at the markings on the chain sprockets.

–  Fit tensioning rail for timing chain and tighten bolt -2-. –  Fit guide rail for timing chain and tighten bolts -4-. –  Fit guide rail for timing chain and tighten bolts -3-. –  Insert chain tensioner of timing chain -1- with locking fluid → ETKA (electronic parts catalogue).

–  Check adjustment again.

–  Check markings on intermediate shaft sprocket/balance shaft -arrow-.   Note For illustration purposes, the markings on intermediate shaft sprocket/balance shaft are shown with the chain removed. Further assembly is basically the reverse of the dismantling sequence.