Jetta L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD) (2000)
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Remove vibration damper/belt pulley.
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Remove lower and center toothed belt guard.
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Mark direction of rotation of toothed belt.
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Screw tensioning bolt T10092 into toothed belt tensioning element.
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Align pressure piston using pointed pliers or wire before tensioning (hole in pressure piston must align with hole in housing).
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Tension piston of tensioning element just enough that the piston can be locked with locking pin T40011.
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Remove toothed belt.
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Turn crankshaft back slightly.
Installing
Note:
When turning the camshaft crankshaft must not be at TDC. Danger of damage valves/piston crown.
A - Toothed belt completely removed
If toothed belt has only been removed from camshaft, skip down to B - Toothed belt only taken off camshaft sprocket
Conditions
The pistons must not be positioned at TDC.
Work sequence