Timing Belt: Adjustments

1. Remove upper belt cover.





2. Use tester tool No. VW 210, or equivalent, to measure toothed timing belt tension between camshaft sprocket and injection pump gear.

^ Specification: Scale reading = 12-13.

3. If the actual value is not to specification, tension the toothed timing belt as follows:

a. Loosen tensioning pulley securing nut.
b. Turn tensioning pulley to right -arrow- with pin wrench (e.g. Matra V 159 or similar) until correct specification is achieved.
c. Tighten tensioning pulley securing nut to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).

4. Install upper belt cover.