Timing Cover

1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Timing Cover



Timing Components






1 - Tensioner
2 - Bolt
- Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18ft lb)
- For mounting bracket -11-; 35 Nm (26 ft lb)
3 - Tensioning lever
4 - Dust sleeve
5 - 10 Nm (7ft lb)
6 - Drive belt guard, lower
7 - Drive belt guard, upper
8 - 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
9 - Tensioner pulley
10 - Drive belt
- Before removing mark running direction
- Check for wear
- Do not kink
11 - Mounting bracket
12 - Drive belt guard
13 - Drive belt guard, rear
14 - Drive belt sprocket, intermediate shaft
15 - 80 Nm (59ft lb)
- To loosen and tighten use holding fixture 3036
16 - Drive belt sprocket, crankshaft
17 - 90 Nm (66ft lb) plus 1/4- turn (9O °)
- Always replace
- To loosen and tighten use special tool 3099
- Lubricate threads and shoulder
- Turning 1/4- turn (90 °) further can be done in stages
18 - Pulley, coolant pump
- For ribbed belt
19 - Ribbed belt
- Before removing, mark running direction
20 - Vibration damper, crankshaft
- Also serves as pulley for ribbed belt
- Assembly only possible in one position (holes are offset)
21 - V-belt
22 - Pulley, coolant pump
- For V-belt
23 - Pulley, crankshaft
- For V-belt
RENDER: 1.0x

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