Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

• ◆ Torque wrench V.A.G 1331 (5 - 50 Nm)

Note:

The Motronic control unit requires the No. 1 cylinder TDC signal from the Hall sender to allocate the injection and knock sensor systems as per firing order.

Work sequence

Checking No. 1 cylinder TDC markings:

• ‒ → Set flywheel -A- or drive plate -B- to TDC No. 1 cylinder.

Engine removed

• ‒ → Set vibration damper (V-belt pulley) to TDC No. 1 cylinder.

• ‒ → Mark on camshaft sprocket must align with arrow on toothed belt guard.

• ‒ → Align oil pump shaft drive tongue with threaded hole.

Note:

When installing, turn rotor arm slightly right of the distributor marking. When inserting the rotor arm will turn back towards the marking.

• ‒ Install distributor.

• ● → Mark on distributor must align with mark on rotor arm or Hall sender cover.

• ‒ Tighten distributor securing bolt.
       Tightening torque: 25 Nm
• ‒ Before fitting, clean distributor cap and check for cracks and signs of tracking, renew if necessary.