Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 1223

  

  

 

Torque wrench V.A.G 1331/ (5 - 50 Nm)  
 
Oil filter wrench (commercially available)  
 

 

or

Oil filter strap wrench  
 

 

Perform following work sequence:

Engine code ALH

 

- Loosen cap - 1 - with Oil filter wrench VAS 3417 . 

- Replace O-rings - 2 - and - 3 - along with oil filter - 4 - . 

Note: 

Observe waste disposal regulations!  
 

Description of work (part 1 of 2)

13/2/2005

  

  

- Tighten cap - 1 - with Oil filter wrench VAS 3417 . 

 

Cover tightening torque: 25 Nm

- Install engine cover. 

Engine code AEG 

- Remove engine sound insulator 

 

01-6, Engine 

compartment trim (sound insulation), removing and 
installing

 

- Remove oil filter - arrow - using filter wrench or strap. 

Note: 

Observe waste disposal regulations!  
 

- Clean engine sealing surface. 

- Lightly oil rubber seal on new oil filter. 

- Thread on new filter and tighten by hand. 

- Install sound insulator. 

Engine code AFP 

Description of work (part 1 of 2)

13/2/2005

- Drain oil via plug - 1 - . 

- Remove filter lower part - 3 - with tools. 

Note: 

Observe waste disposal regulations!  
 

- Install new filter element - 5 - and new O-ring - 4 - 
(moistened with oil). 

- Tighten filter lower part to 25 Nm.. 

Engine and components in engine 
compartment (from above and below): 
Visual check for leaks and damage

 

 

Perform visual check as follows:

- Check engine and components in engine compartment for 
leaks and damage. 

- Check hoses, pipes and connections of 

Fuel system  
 
Cooling and heating system  
 
and brake system  
 

 

For leaks, abrasions, porosity and brittleness.

Note: 

Ensure that all malfunctions detected are repaired within 
repair measures.  
 
Determine cause of fluid loss which cannot be attributed to 
normal use and rectify (repair measure).   
 

Ribbed belt, checking condition

 

 

Perform the following work sequence:

Description of work (part 1 of 2)

13/2/2005

  

- Turn engine at vibration damper/ belt pulley  - arrow - with 
socket wrench. 

- Check ribbed belt - 1 - with raised vehicle from below for: 

Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional 
breaks)  
 
Layer separation (top layer, cord strands)   
 
Base break-up  
 
Fraying of cord strands  
 
Flank wear (material wear, frayed flanks, flank brittleness -
glassy flanks-, surface cracks)  
 
Traces of oil and grease  
 

Note: 

Replace the belt if any damage is found. This will avoid 
possible break-downs or operating problems. The 
replacement of a ribbed belt is a repair measure.   
 

CV joint boots, visual inspection 

 

Perform following work sequence:

Description of work (part 1 of 2)

13/2/2005