Timing Belt

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH)SECTION Timing Belt



1- 120 Nm (88 ft lb) + 1/4 turn (90°) further
Always replace.
Threads and shoulder must be free of oil and grease.
To loosen and tighten, counter-hold with 3415.
Torque angle can be measured with Hazet 6690 torque angle meter, or equivalent.

2- 40 Nm (30 ft lb) + 1/4 turn (90°) further
Always replace.
Torque angle can be measured with Hazet 6690 torque angle meter, or equivalent.

3- 15 Nm (11 ft lb)

4- 22 Nm (16 ft lb)

5- Timing belt guard, lower section

6- 10 Nm (7 ft lb)

7- Timing belt middle guard

8- 45 Nm (33 ft lb)

9- Right engine bracket

10- Timing belt guard, upper section

11- Timing belt
Mark engine direction of rotation before removing
Check for wear
Do not kink
Removing, installing and tensioning Service and Repair

12- Idler pulley

13- 20 Nm (15 ft lb) + 1/4 turn (90°) further
Always replace.
Torque angle can be measured with Hazet 6690 torque angle meter, or equivalent.

14- 20 Nm (15 ft lb)

15- 20 Nm (15 ft lb)

16- 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
To loosen and tighten, counter-hold using 3036

17- Camshaft sprocket

18- Tensioning roller
Semi-automatic toothed belt tensioning roller.

19- Idler pulley

20- Injection pump sprocket
Two piece construction

21- 30 Nm (22 ft lb)

22- Timing belt guard, rear

23- Coolant pump
Check for easy movement.
Replace when damaged or leaking.

24- Idler pulley
Remove before removing coolant pump

25- Crankshaft timing belt sprocket

26- Bushing
with nut

27- Injection pump

28- Assembly bracket
For Diesel injection pump, generator and power steering pump.

29- 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
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.