Jetta L4-2.0L (ABA) (1996)
Timing Belt: Testing and Inspection
Inspection
Remove accessories, drive belts and timing belt covers necessary to access timing belt and tensioner.
NOTE: It must be possible to twist drive belt by 90° with thumb and forefinger half-way between camshaft and intermediate shaft drive belt
sprockets.
NOTE: Additional information can be found at Timing Belt Tensioner, Service and Repair for 1997 and later models which incorporate the Thermo
Tension Roller type Belt Tensioner.