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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003GOLF (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINETIMING COMPONENTSSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)
Timing Components: Service and Repair
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)SECTION Service and Repair
Belt Drive Assembly Overview
1 - 25 Nm
2 - Tensioning device for ribbed belt
To release tension on ribbed belt, pivot using open-end wrench, refer to Drive Belt Drive Belt
3 - Upper toothed belt cover
4 - Center toothed belt cover
5 - 27 Nm
6 - Idler roller
7 - Tensioning roller
Toothed belt, removing, installing and tensioning, refer to Timing Belt Timing Belt
8 - Toothed belt
Mark direction of rotation before removing
Check for wear
Do not kink
Toothed belt, removing, installing and tensioning, refer to Timing Belt Timing Belt
9 - Coolant pump
Check for ease of movement
If damaged or leaking replace completely
Removing and installing, refer to Water Pump Water Pump
10 - O-Ring
replace
11 - 15 Nm
12 - Tensioning device for toothed belt
Toothed belt, removing, installing and tensioning, refer to Timing Belt Timing Belt
13 - Crankshaft toothed belt gear
14 - 15 Nm
15 - 20 Nm
16 - 9O Nm plus additional 1/4 turn (90°)
replace
Counter-hold with 3415 to loosen and tighten
Threads and shoulder must be free of oil and grease
17 - Toothed belt lower cover
18 - 10 Nm
Insert with locking fluid -D 000 600 A2-
19 - Pulley
For power steering pump
20 - 25 Nm
21 - Ribbed belt
Mark direction of rotation before removing
Check for wear
Do not kink
Removing and installing refer to Drive Belt Drive Belt
22 - 25 Nm
23 - Belt pulley/vibration damper
Only to install in one position - Bores are offset
Note position when installing toothed belt. Refer to Toothed belt, removing, installing and tensioning, refer to Timing Belt Timing Belt
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.