Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Checking valve timing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Locking pin -T10414-

t	Torque wrench (5 … 50 Nm) -V.A.G 1331-

t	Locking pin -T10340-

Test procedure

–  Remove securing bolts -1- and remove coolant pipe bracket -2-.

–  Unscrew plug -arrow- from crankcase. –  Screw locking pin -T10340- to stop into crankcase.   Caution If locking pin -T10340- cannot be screwed in as far as stop, this indicates that crankshaft is not in the correct position! In this case, proceed as described below. –  Remove locking pin. –  Turn crankshaft 1/4 revolution (90°) in normal direction of rotation. –  Screw locking pin -T10340- to stop into crankcase. –  Tighten locking pin -T10340- to 30 Nm. –  Turn crankshaft in normal direction of rotation until the stop.

Locking pin -T10340- locks crankshaft in direction of engine rotation.

–  Pull both hoses -1- off non-return valve. –  Unscrew securing bolt -2- and pull non-return valve out of cylinder head cover.

Grooves in camshaft -arrows- must be located in indicated position.

–  Insert locking pin -T10414- to stop in cylinder head cover. If locking pin -T10414- cannot be inserted into camshaft opening to stop, then timing is incorrect and must be readjusted → Chapter. Timing is OK if locking pin -T10414- can be pushed into cylinder head cover to stop. –  Remove locking pin -T10414- and locking pin -T10340-. Further assembly is basically the reverse of the dismantling sequence.