Fitting position of the valve spring
• The small ∅ -a- points to the valve spring plate.
• The small ∅ -b- points to the cylinder head.
3.2 Measuring axial play of camshaft
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Universal dial gauge holder - MP3-447 (VW 387)-
♦ Dial gauge , e.g. -VAS 6079-
inspect camshaft, axial play
– Remove the camshaft housing ⇒ page 78 .
– Secure dial gauge - VAS 6079- with the universal dial gauge
bracket - VW 387- to the camshaft housing, as shown in the
illustration.
– Press the camshaft by hand against the dial gauge.
– Position dial gauge to “0”.
– Press the camshaft off the dial gauge and read the value:
Axial clearance:
• Wear limit 0.25 mm.
3.3 Removing and installing camshaft con‐
trol
Removing
– Remove the toothed belt from the camshafts ⇒ page 91 .
– Unscrew bolt -1- and remove camshaft adjuster.
Install
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the
following points:
– Fit the timing belt (set timings) ⇒ page 91 .
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