New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP) (2003)
Installing
Note:
When installing the camshafts the cam lobes for cylinder 1 must point upward.
When installing the bearing caps, ensure that the cap markings can be read from the inlet side of the cylinder head.
-
If reusing old drive chain, install drive chain onto both camshafts relevant to colored markings.
Note:
When using a new timing chain, the distance between notches -A- and -B- at the camshaft equals 16 rollers on the drive chain.
The figure shows where on the sprockets the 1st and 16th rollers must be placed.
Notch -A- is slightly offset toward inside to chain roller 1.
-
Replace rubber/metal seal for camshaft adjuster or chain tensioner and lightly coat hatched area with sealant D 454 300 A2.
-
Insert camshaft adjuster or chain tensioner between drive chain.
-
Oil running surfaces of both camshafts.
-
Insert camshafts with drive chain and camshaft adjuster/chain tensioner in cylinder head.
-
Tighten camshaft adjuster or chain tensioner to 10 Nm (take note of dowel sleeves).
-
Tighten intake and exhaust camshaft 2nd and 4th bearing caps using alternate and cross-over sequence to 10 Nm (take note of dowel sleeves).