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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003GOLF (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Service and Repair
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)SECTION Service and Repair
Camshaft (vehicles With Engine Code AWP, AWW) Adjustment, Servicing
1. Double bearing cap
2. 10 Nm
3. Exhaust camshaft bearing cap
4. Exhaust camshaft
5. Intake camshaft bearing cap
6. Intake camshaft
7. Drive chain
- Mark direction of travel (installation position) before removing
8. Camshaft adjuster
- Check valves for camshaft adjustment.
9. 10 Nm
10. Valve -1- for camshaft adjustment -N205-*
- Only together with camshaft adjuster item 8, replacing
11. Seal
- Rubber/metal seal
12. Seal
13. Cylinder head
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.