SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Checking distribution timing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Spark plug socket and extension -3122 B-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t	Dial gauge -VAS 6079-

t	Extractor -T10094 A-

t	Dial gauge adapter -T10170- or dial gauge adapter -T10170 A- Camshaft clamp

t	Counterhold tool -T10171 A-

Note The mounting points for securing the camshaft clamp were modified. A new special tool designated camshaft clamp -T10171 A- has been introduced. Previous camshaft clamp -T10171- can continue to be used if modified as described below.

–  Place template -1- onto camshaft clamp -T10171- as shown. –  Mark camshaft clamp -T10171- at mark -2- using a centre punch. –  Drill through camshaft clamp -T10171 - using a 7 mm bit. –  Deburr hole on both sides. –  Additionally mark tool designation -T10171- with an -A-. Checking sequence –  Remove air filter → Chapter. –  Remove the cylinder 1 spark plug. To do so, use the extractor -T10094 A- and the spark plug spanner -3122 B- → Chapter.

–  Release connector -2- and unplug. –  Remove oil pressure switch -F1--1-.

–  Screw dial gauge adapter -T10170- into spark plug hole to stop. –  Insert dial gauge -VAS 6079- with extension from dial gauge adapter -T10170- to stop and lock using lock nut -arrow-. –  Turn crankshaft in direction of engine rotation, to TDC No. 1 cylinder. Note position of small needle on dial gauge.

The openings -arrows- of the camshafts should be in the positions shown. Turn crankshaft one turn (360°) if necessary.   Note t  When the crankshaft rotates more than 0.01 mm beyond the TDC, the crankshaft must be rotated by approx. 45° against the direction of the engine again. Then turn crankshaft in direction of engine rotation to TDC No. 1 cylinder. t  Permissible deviation from TDC for cylinder 1:  ±  0.01 mm.   Caution Before using camshaft clamp -T10171 A- you must check that the pins on the tool project by at least 7 mm. If this is not the case, the camshaft clamp is defective and must be renewed. The camshaft clamp must not be positioned using any kind of hammer.

–  Insert camshaft clamp -T10171 A- as far as stop in camshaft openings. Locking pins -arrows 1- must engage in holes -arrows 2-. Inscription „TOP“-arrow 3- must be readable from above. If camshaft clamp -T10171 A- cannot be inserted into camshaft openings to stop, then timing is incorrect and must be readjusted → Chapter. Timing is OK if camshaft clamp -T10171 A- can be fitted into camshaft openings to stop. Further assembly is basically the reverse of the dismantling sequence. Note the following: t  Renew oil seals for camshaft sealing cover and oil them before fitting.

Tightening torque

Component	Tightening torque
Oil pressure switch -F1-	25 Nm