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Volkswagen Golf L4-2.0L (AEG) (1999)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Diagrams (page 3 of 3)

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Engine
L4-2.0L (AEG)
Year
1999
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 3 of 3
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Timing Belt: Adjustments

Semi-automatic toothed belt tensioning roller, checking 

Special Tools

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TI 00200 2 hole wrench

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Mirror

Installation position 

Angled retainer -arrow- must be located in cut-out on cylinder head.

Requirements 
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Engine must be at most warm to the touch

Test sequence 

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Place camshaft sprocket on cyl. I TDC

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Note position of pointer -2- (using mirror).

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Turn crankshaft two rotations in engine engine direction of rotation and check camshaft drive belt tension again It is important that the last 45°
(1/8 turn) of rotation is made without interruption.

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Tensioning roller must move back to its initial position (notch -1- and indicator -2- align again).

Note:  Check using mirror.

Pinch or Ctrl + scroll to zoom. Double-tap to reset.

Parts & tools for this job For 1999 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L

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