Camshaft, removing and installing: Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, 1996 Volkswagen Passat, and 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Cylinder no. 1 cam lobes must point upward when installing.
- Before installing bearing caps note offset. Fit bearing caps to determine installed position before installing camshaft.
- Oil camshaft contact surfaces.
- Tighten caps gradually and evenly, alternating in diagonal pattern.
- Install and tighten bearing caps 2 and 4.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
- Install and tighten bearing caps 5, 1 and 3.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
- If bearing cap 5 is difficult to install, locate cap by tapping lightly on end of camshaft.
- Install camshaft sprocket.
- Install and tension toothed belt, see see TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENGINE CODES AAZ UP TO 10.94, 1Z, AHU) or TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENGINE CODE AAZ 09.94 AND UP) .CAUTION: After installing new valve lifters, do not start the engine for approx. 30 minutes (to allow the new lifters to bleed down to proper height). Otherwise valves may strike the pistons.