Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
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Check position of camshaft sprockets. Larger holes in securing plate -arrows- must align opposite one another on inside.
Note: If the larger are positioned to the outside, the crankshaft must be turned one revolution further.
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Remove sealing plugs from cylinder block, left. Crankshaft TDC drilling must be visible (or be able to be felt) in sealing plug hole.
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Screw clamping bolt 3242 into hole so that crankshaft is secured against turning.
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Remove tensioner for ribbed V-belt.
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Remove center and right-hand toothed belt guards.
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Mark direction of rotation of toothed belt.
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Using 8 mm hex wrench, turn toothed belt tensioner roller-1- counter-clockwise, opposite direction shown (arrow), until tensioning lever-2
compresses tensioner-3- so that spring clamp (2 mm dia.) can be inserted into bore and lifter.
Note:
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The toothed belt tensioning element is oil damped and can therefore only be pushed together slowly.
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The spring pin from 2024 A can be used to secure the tensioning element.
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Remove crankshaft vibration damper.