Camshaft Timing Chain: Removing

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-- Remove the upper timing chain cover. Refer to UPPER TIMING CHAIN COVER .

-- Use the counter hold tool T10355 to turn the vibration damper to Top Dead Center (TDC) -arrow- :

Fig 1: Identifying Markings -1- On Camshafts Aligned To Point Upward

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The notch on the vibration damper must line up with the arrow mark on the lower timing chain cover.
The marks -1- on the camshafts must point upward.

-- Remove the lower timing chain cover. Refer to one of the following:

Jetta/GLI for MY 08 through 10, Jetta Sport Wagon (US)/Jetta Wagon (Canada) for MY 09. Refer to .
GLI from MY 12. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER .

CAUTION:

The control valve has a left hand threads.

-- Remove the control valve using the assembly tool T10352 in the -direction of the arrow-

Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Tool T10352 To Remove Control Valve

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the bearing bracket.

Fig 3: Bearing Bracket Bolts

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-- Press the oil pump chain tensioner in the -direction of the arrow- and secure it using the locking pin T40011.

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pump Chain Tensioner And Locking Pin T40011

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-- Remove the oil pump chain tensioner guide pin -1-.

-- Remove the oil pump drive chain.

The locking wedge in the chain tensioner must be lifted in order to release the tension from the chain tensioner. Sand the end of a locking pin T40011 down to a point. A screwdriver with a head approximately 1.5 mm wide can also be used.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the chain tensioner. Proceed very carefully.

-- Lift the chain tensioner locking wedge in the -direction of arrow 1-, press the timing chain tensioning rail in the -direction of arrow 2- and secure it with using the locking pin T40011.

Fig 5: Identifying Directions: (Lift) Chain Tensioner Locking Wedge And (Press) Timing Chain Tensioning Rail

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-- Remove the timing chain tensioning rail guide pin -2- and rail.

Fig 6: Identifying Camshaft Timing Chain Components

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NOTE:

The intake camshaft switches in the engine rotation direction.

-- Remove the guide rail guide pins -1- and rail.

-- Remove the timing chain.