Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 1232

  

  

 

 

While checking the condition, take notice of the following 
defects:

 

A - Tears (cover side)

 

B - Lateral movement

 

C - Fraying

 

D - Tears (in teeth)

Toothed belt, check wear (diesel engine)

 

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Vernier caliper (commercially available)  
 

 

Perform the following work sequence:

- Remove engine cover. 

- Open clips of upper toothed belt protection.  

- Pull upper toothed belt cover to side and remove if 
necessary. 

- Measure the width of the toothed belt with the caliper 
gauge. 

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005

Note: 

If the belt width is 22 mm, it has reached the wear limit and 
must be replaced (repair measure). Inform customer!   
 
When performing control and tuning work, under no 
circumstances may the engine be turned over free of the 
camshaft. Noncompliance may result in serious engine 
damage.  
 

Toothed belt for camshaft drive, check 
condition and tension (Diesel engine - 
engine code ALH with automatic 
transmission)

 

Check condition of toothed belt

 

- Open fasteners of upper toothed belt cover and remove 
cover. 

- Check condition of toothed belt for: 

Cracks, cross-sectional breaks  
 
Separation (cover layer, belt cords)   
 
Wear-through on cover layer  
 
Fraying of cord strands  
 
Surface cracks (plastic shroud)  
 
Traces of oil and grease  
 

Note: 

It is essential to replace toothed belt if malfunctions are 
found. This will avoid possible break-downs or operating 
problems. Replacing the belt is a repair procedure.   
 

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005

  

  

 

While checking the condition, take notice of the following 
defects:

 

A - Tears (cover side)

 

B - Lateral movement

 

C - Fraying

 

D - Tears (in teeth)

Note: 

The upper toothed belt cover must remain uninstalled to 
check the toothed belt tension.  
 

Check toothed belt tension

 

- Check if the notch - 1 - and marking tang - 2 - are aligned. 

When the notch - 1 - and marking tang - 2 - align, the 
inspection is done. 

 

If the notch and raised area are not across from one 
another, the toothed belt must be tensioned.

Tensioning toothed belt

 

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005

  

  

  

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Hose clip pliers V.A.G 1921/ for spring strap clamps   
 

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

Alignment pin for diesel injection pump VAS 3359  
 

 

Perform the following work sequence:

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005