Jetta GL L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (2001)
Timing Belt: Adjustments
Semi-automatic toothed belt tensioning roller, checking
Vehicles with manual transmission
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Tension toothed belt with firm thumb pressure.
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Notch and raised portion (arrows) must move apart.
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Release thumb pressure on toothed belt.
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Tensioning roller must move back to its initial position, notch and raised portion must align again.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
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Tension toothed belt with firm thumb pressure,
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Notch and pointer (arrows) must move apart.
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Release thumb pressure on toothed belt.
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Tensioning roller must move to take up any slack in toothed belt
Note: The tensioning indicator does not return to the initial position on vehicles with an automatic transmission.