Overview - Balance Shaft

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Balance Shaft Components Location

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Cylinder Block
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Intake Side Balance Shaft
- Refer to Balance Shaft, Removing and Installing, Intake Side .
Exhaust Side Balance Shaft Pipe
- 136 mm
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Exhaust Side Balance Shaft
- Refer to Balance Shaft, Removing and Installing, Exhaust Side .
Needle Bearing
- Replace after removing
Needle Bearing
- Replace after removing
Intake Side Balance Shaft Pipe
- 123 mm
Exhaust Side Balance Shaft Seal
- Refer to Balance Shaft Gasket, Replacing, Intake Side .