Jetta Sedan V6-2.8L (BDF) (2003)
Note: Mark connector and component before disconnecting.
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Release and free wiring harness.
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Remove camshaft cover, Refer to Timing Cover, Service and Repair.
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Mark roller chains before removing (e.g. with paint, arrow pointing in direction of rotation).
Note: Do not mark chain with a punched mark, notch or similar!
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Separate front exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold, Refer to Exhaust System, Service and Repair, Exhaust System Components, Servicing
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Check timing settings:
When correctly positioned at TDC cyl. 1, a groove -arrow- can be seen in intermediate shaft chain sprockets
Note: This condition only occurs at every 2nd TDC position.
If the notch cannot be seen:
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Turn crankshaft one full turn further in engine direction of rotation.
Note: When the crankshaft is turned, the tensioning rail must be pressed against the camshaft roller chain by hand instead of with the chain
tensioner.