Camshaft Drive Toothed Belt: Check - Volkswagen Golf 2013 Service

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4.45

Camshaft drive toothed belt: Check

Note
Only valid for petrol engines without prescribed toothed belt
♦
change interval
Engines without prescribed toothed belt change interval can
♦
be found in service tables
4.45.1 Checking toothed belt condition
Procedure
– Release hoses from retainer -3- and lay them to one side.
– Remove bolt -2-.
– Release clips -arrows- and remove upper toothed belt guard
-1-.
– Turn crankshaft by the bolt of the crankshaft toothed belt in the
direction of the engine and check the entire toothed belt for the
following:
♦ Cracks, cross-sectional breaks, cracks (coating) -arrow-
♦ Side contact
♦ Fraying of cord strands
♦ Cracks (in teeth base) -arrow-
♦ Layer separation (toothed belt body, draw strands)
♦ Surface cracks (synthetic coating)
♦ Traces of oil and grease
Note
If faults are found always renew toothed belt. This will avoid pos‐
sible breakdowns or operating problems. The replacement of a
toothed belt is a repair measure.
Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.
Torque setting
Bolt for toothed belt guard
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