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Adjusting valve timing > < Installing

Golf Mk4

Checking valve timing
Checking valve timing
Adjusting valve timing → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Camshaft bar -T10068 A-
Test procedure
–  Remove right insulation tray: → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50
–  Remove cylinder head cover → Chapter.
  W00-1058
–  Set crankshaft to TDC No. 1 cylinder mark -arrow- by turning crankshaft on the vibration damper securing bolt in direction of engine rotation.
  N13-0475
If the TDC No. 1 Cyl. setting is correct it is possible to see a notch on the intermediate shaft chain sprockets -arrow-.
  Note
This condition is only achieved every 2nd complete rotation of crankshaft.
If the groove cannot be seen:
–  Turn crankshaft one full turn further in direction of engine rotation.
  N13-0557
–  The camshaft bar -T10068 A- must engage in grooves in both shafts.
  Note
If camshaft bar cannot yet be fitted, turn crankshaft in direction of engine rotation up to approx. 5 mm past TDC setting for No. 1 cylinder (dependent on drive chain tolerances).
  N15-0341

Adjusting valve timing > < Installing