Valve Timing, Checking

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Camshaft Bar:T10068A 

Test Sequence 

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the intake manifold upper section. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Turn the crankshaft in the engine direction of rotation to the Top Dead Center (TDC) cylinder 1 mark.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder 1 At Top Dead Center (TDC) Mark

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Cams -A- of cylinder 1 must face each other.

Fig 2: Camshaft Lobes For Cylinder Facing Each Other

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Insert the :T10068A  in both shaft grooves.

Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Bar T10068 A Engage In Shaft Grooves

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

Due to the camshaft adjuster function, the camshaft grooves may not be perfectly horizontal. If necessary, turn the camshaft back and forth -arrows- slightly with an open end wrench in order to insert the :T10068A  .

Fig 4: Counter-Holding At Camshaft Using Wrench

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Verify the installation markings of the camshaft adjuster with the markings on the control housing:

• The arrows on the camshaft adjusters must line up with the notches on the right side of the control housing. Markings on control housing. Refer to Fig 7.
  Fig 5: Verifying Installation Marks Of Camshaft Adjuster And Marks On Control Housing

  Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- The distance between the markings on the camshaft adjuster must be exactly 16 rollers of camshaft timing chain.

Fig 6: Distance Between Marks On Camshaft Adjuster

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

If the markings do not match:

-- Adjust the valve timing. Refer to TIMING CHAIN FOR THE OIL PUMP DRIVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

If the markings match:

-- Install the cylinder head cover. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the intake manifold upper section. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Markings on Control Housing with FSI Engines

Fig 7: Identifying Markings On Control Housing

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-A  - Flywheel-side view

-B  - Vibration damper-side view

Notches -arrows- are reference points for markings on camshaft adjusters.