Jetta L4-1781cc 1.8L DOHC (1988)
Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations
Timing Component Alignment Marks
Camshaft Timing Marks
Slowly rotate the camshaft to align the timing marks. Camshaft timing marks align with cylinder head cover (left) or top surface of cylinder head
(right).
Crankshaft Timing Marks
Rotate the crankshaft to bring the #1 cylinder to top dead center (TDC). Align the vibration damper and flywheel timing marks as shown. Crankshaft
timing marks (arrows).
Camshaft Drive Chain Sprockets Correctly Aligned
Note: The intermediate shaft does not require timing or alignment.