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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003GOLF (1J1) L4-1.9L DSL TURBO (ALH)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDIAGRAMSEXPLODED VIEWSTIMING BELT
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH)
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)
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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.