Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 1232

While checking the condition, take notice of the following
defects:

A - Tears (cover side)

B - Lateral movement

C - Fraying

D - Tears (in teeth)

Toothed belt, check wear (diesel engine)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vernier caliper (commercially available)

Perform the following work sequence:

- Remove engine cover.

- Open clips of upper toothed belt protection.

- Pull upper toothed belt cover to side and remove if
necessary.

- Measure the width of the toothed belt with the caliper
gauge.

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005

Note:

If the belt width is 22 mm, it has reached the wear limit and
must be replaced (repair measure). Inform customer!

When performing control and tuning work, under no
circumstances may the engine be turned over free of the
camshaft. Noncompliance may result in serious engine
damage.

Toothed belt for camshaft drive, check
condition and tension (Diesel engine -
engine code ALH with automatic
transmission)

Check condition of toothed belt

- Open fasteners of upper toothed belt cover and remove
cover.

- Check condition of toothed belt for:

Cracks, cross-sectional breaks

Separation (cover layer, belt cords)

Wear-through on cover layer

Fraying of cord strands

Surface cracks (plastic shroud)

Traces of oil and grease

Note:

It is essential to replace toothed belt if malfunctions are
found. This will avoid possible break-downs or operating
problems. Replacing the belt is a repair procedure.

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005

While checking the condition, take notice of the following
defects:

A - Tears (cover side)

B - Lateral movement

C - Fraying

D - Tears (in teeth)

Note:

The upper toothed belt cover must remain uninstalled to
check the toothed belt tension.

Check toothed belt tension

- Check if the notch - 1 - and marking tang - 2 - are aligned.

When the notch - 1 - and marking tang - 2 - align, the
inspection is done.

If the notch and raised area are not across from one
another, the toothed belt must be tensioned.

Tensioning toothed belt

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hose clip pliers V.A.G 1921/ for spring strap clamps

Torque wrench V.A.G 1331/ (5 - 50 Nm)

Alignment pin for diesel injection pump VAS 3359

Perform the following work sequence:

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005