Crankshaft Drive Belt Sprocket Bolt - Torque Change

Group: 13
Number: 92-03
Date: November 30, 1992

Subject:
Crankshaft Drive Belt Sprocket Bolt

Model(s):
Passat, Scirocco, Golf, Jetta
M.Y. See Application

Applies to:
Scirocco, Engine Code PL Jan. 1986 to July 1989

Golf, Engine Code PL Jan. 1987 to present

Jetta, Engine Code 9A Nov. 1989 to present

Passat, Engine Code 9A Aug. 1989 to present

Torque specification change

The bolt for crank shaft drive belt sprocket must be tightened to:

90 N-m (66 ft.lb.) plus 1/4 turn (90~)

- to loosen or tighten use tool 3099

- when replacing bolt use 12-point bolt, do not use washer

- lubricate threads with oil before inserting bolt