Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
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Turn crankshaft to cyl. 1 TDC.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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Turn crankshaft to cyl. 1 TDC.
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Lock camshaft with setting bar.
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Release tensioning roller and take toothed belt off camshaft sprocket.
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Loosen camshaft sprocket mounting bolt 1/2 turn.
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Release camshaft sprocket from camshaft taper by tapping with a hammer (using a drift through rear toothed belt guard opening).
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Take off camshaft sprocket.
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First remove bearing caps 5, 1 and 3. Then loosen bearing caps 2 and 4 alternately and diagonally.
Installing
Note:
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When installing the camshaft, No. 1 cylinder cams must point upward.
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When installing the bearing cap, note offset before installing camshaft, install bearing caps and determine installed position.
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Oil camshaft contact surfaces.
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Install camshaft.
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Tighten bearing caps: 2 and 4 alternately and diagonally
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20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
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Install bearing caps: 5, 1 and 3.
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20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
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Position bearing cap 5 by gently tapping on end of camshaft.
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Install camshaft sprocket.
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Install toothed belt and tension, Refer to Timing Belt Tensioner, Service and Repair