Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk4 > Power unit | 5-cylinder injection engine, mechanics | Engine cylinder head, valve gear | Removing and installing cylinder head

Checking valve timing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Camshaft bar -3268-

t	Assembly tool -T10029-

Test procedure

–	Remove right insulation tray: → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. Gr.50

–	Remove cylinder head cover → Chapter.

–	Turn crankshaft in engine DOR at securing bolt of vibration damper to TDC no. 1 cylinder marking -arrow-.

If TDC no 1 cyl. setting is correct, a groove will be evident on intermediate shaft chain sprockets -arrow-.

Note

This condition is reached only at every 2nd TDC position.

If the groove cannot be seen:

–	Turn crankshaft one full turn further in direction of engine rotation.

–	Camshaft bar -3268- must engage in groove of long camshaft and align with shoulder of short camshaft.

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