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How to Replace timing chain on VW Golf 5 2.0 FSI

Special tools

  • Camshaft alignment tool – No.T10252.
  • Camshaft adjuster socket – No.40080.
  • Chain tensioner retaining tool – No.T10092.
  • Chain tensioner locking pin – No.T10115.
  • Two-pin wrench – No.T10020.

General precautions

  • Disconnect battery earth lead.
  • Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
  • Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
  • Observe tightening torques.
  • If fitted: Mark position of crankshaft position (CKP) sensor before removal.
  • Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other sprockets.
  • Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with timing chain removed.
How to Replace timing chain on VW Golf 5 2.0 FSI
How to Replace timing chain on VW Golf 5 2.0 FSI

Valve timing procedures

  • Removal/refitting requires:
      • Timing belt removal.
  • Engine at TDC on No.1 cylinder [1] .
  • Ensure timing mark on timing belt camshaft sprocket aligned with mark on timing belt rear cover [2] .
  • Ensure indents on camshafts positioned as shown [3] .
  • Install camshaft alignment tool [4] .
  • Slacken exhaust camshaft adjuster bolt.

NOTE: There are two types of tensioner.

  • Tensioner – type A:
      • Compress timing chain tensioner and lock with retaining tool and M5 nut [5] .
      • Remove timing chain tensioner bolt [6] .

NOTE: DO NOT overtighten chain tensioner retaining tool as damage may occur.

  • Tensioner – type B:
      • Compress timing chain tensioner and lock with locking pin [7] .
  • Remove exhaust camshaft adjuster and chain.
  • Ensure engine at TDC on No.1 cylinder [1] .
  • Ensure camshaft alignment tool correctly located [4] .
  • Fit camshaft adjuster and chain. Use new bolt.
  • Ensure exhaust camshaft adjuster locating pin aligned with notch on camshaft [8] & [9] .
  • If not, repeat installation procedures.
  • Tighten bolt of exhaust camshaft adjuster. Tightening torque: 20 Nm + 45°.
  • Release tensioner after timing chain installation:
  • Tensioner – type A:
      • Install timing chain tensioner bolt [6] . Tightening torque: 10 Nm.
      • Remove chain tensioner retaining tool and M5 nut [5] .
  • Tensioner – type B:
      • Remove locking pin [7] .
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