Golf GLS L4-2.0L (AVH) (2002)
Toothed Belt, Tensioning
Requirements
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The Engine must be no more than warm to the touch.
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Crankshaft is at TDC, cylinder 1.
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Before tensioning the toothed belt, turn the tensioning roller eccentric pulley using the pin wrench -T10020- five times all the way in both
directions.
Procedure
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Tension camshaft drive belt. Do this by turning eccentric to left (direction of arrow) with 2-hole pin wrench T 10020 onto stop.
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Release the toothed belt tension until the notch -1- and indicator -2- align. (Check using mirror).
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Tighten securing nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
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Continue turning crankshaft two turns in the direction of engine rotation until the engine is again at TDC cyl. 1. When doing this it is important
that the last 45° (1/8 turn) turn is performed without stopping.
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Check tension of toothed belt again.
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Specified value: The alignment tab and alignment notch match up with each other.
Continuation, Installing the Complete Toothed Belt
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Install center and lower part of the toothed belt cover.
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Install the vibration damper/belt pulley, torque securing bolts to 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs)
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Install engine bracket on cylinder block, torque securing bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs).
Note:
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Before installing engine bracket, insert bolts in bracket.
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Align subframe and transmission mounts.
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Tighten subframe mounts. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Engine Mount/Adjustments
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Remove engine support bridge -10-222 A-.
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Install toothed belt cover.
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Install ribbed belt tensioner. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs).
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Install ribbed belt.
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Install coolant expansion tank.
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Install the right insulation pan.
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Install engine cover.