Distributor: Service and Repair

Distributor, Installing

Special tools and equipment







- Torque wrench VAG 1331 (5 - 50 Nm)

NOTE: The Motronic control module requires the No. 1 cylinder TDC signal from the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor to allocate the injection and knock sensor systems as per firing order.

Work sequence

Checking No. 1 cylinder TDC markings:







- Set flywheel -A- or drive plate -B- to TDC No. 1 cylinder.


Engine removed







- Set vibration damper (V-belt pulley) to TDC No. 1 cylinder.







Mark on camshaft sprocket must align with arrow on toothed belt guard.







- Adjust shaft seating tappet of oil pump parallel to crankshaft.

NOTE: When installing, turn rotor arm slightly right of the distributor marking. When inserting the rotor arm will turn back towards the marking.







- Insert distributor so that rotor arm points to No. 1 cylinder mark on distributor body.
- Tighten distributor securing bolt.
- Tightening torque: 25 Nm
- Before installing, clean distributor cap and check for cracks and signs of tracking, replace if necessary.
- Check basic setting of distributor.