Golf III L4-2.0L (ABA) (1995)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Camshaft, removing and installing
Removing
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Remove upper drive belt guard.
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Loosen camshaft drive belt sprocket using 3036 retainer.
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Move camshaft drive belt sprocket to cyl. 1 TDC mark by turning crankshaft.
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Mark on camshaft drive belt sprocket must line up with arrow on drive belt guard.
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Loosen tensioner and remove drive belt.
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Remove upper intake manifold and remove cylinder head cover.
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Remove camshaft drive belt sprocket.
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Remove Woodruff key from camshaft.
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Remove camshaft bearing caps 1, 3 and 5.
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Loosen camshaft bearing caps 2 and 4 alternately and diagonally, and remove.
Installing
Note:
- When installing the camshaft, the cam lobes for cylinder 1 must point upward.
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When installing the camshaft bearing caps, note the bearing offset.
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Before installation, fit bearing cap to determine installation position.
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Oil contact surfaces of camshaft.
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Tighten bearing caps 2 and 4 alternately and diagonally.
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Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
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Install bearing caps 1, 3 and 5.
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Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
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Install Woodruff key in camshaft.
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Install camshaft drive belt sprocket using 3036 retainer.
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Tightening torque: 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
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Install drive belt and adjust tension.