Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

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

• ◆ V.A.G 1332 Torque wrench (40 ... 200 Nm)
• ◆ AMV 174 004 01 Sealant

Removing

• ‒ Remove camshaft sprocket , Removing, installing and tensioning toothed belts.

Note:

Remove toothed belt only from camshaft sprocket.

• ‒ First remove bearing caps 5, 1 and 3. Loosen bearing caps 2 and 4 alternately and diagonally.

Installing

Prerequisites

• ● The pistons must not be positioned at TDC.

Notes:

• ◆ When installing the camshaft, the cam lobs for cylinder 1 must face upwards.
• ◆ → When installing the bearing cap note offset, before installing camshaft fit bearing caps and determine fitting position.

Work sequence

• ‒ Oil the running surfaces on camshaft.
• ‒ Fit camshaft.
• ‒ Tighten bearing caps 2 and 4 alternately and diagonally to
       20 Nm.
• ‒ Coat contact surfaces of bearing cap 1 lightly with sealing compound AMV 174 004 01.
• ‒ Install bearing caps 3, 1 and 5 and also tighten to
       20 Nm.
• ‒ Install toothed belt => Page 15-7 .

Note:

When new tappets have been installed the engine must not be started for about 30 minutes. Hydraulic compensation elements must settle (otherwise valves will strike pistons).