Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 1078

Fig. 146: Loosening Bolt On Oil Pump Chain Sprocket 
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Relieve tension on chain rail using a screwdriver (arrow) and lock rail using a 3 mm Allen key -1-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - New Beetle, 2.0L 4-Cyl. - AEG, AVH, AZG, BDC, BEV, BGD

  

Fig. 147: Relieving Tension On Chain Rail 
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Remove oil pump chain sprocket and take chain off balancer shaft gear assembly. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - New Beetle, 2.0L 4-Cyl. - AEG, AVH, AZG, BDC, BEV, BGD

  

Fig. 148: Removing Chain From Balancer Shaft Gear Assembly 
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Loosen securing bolts on balancer shaft gear assembly (starting at outer sides and working inward) and 
remove them. Disassembling and assembling oil pump with balancer shaft gear assembly. See Oil pump 
with balancer shaft gear assembly, disassembling and assembling (Engine codes BDC, BGD) . 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - New Beetle, 2.0L 4-Cyl. - AEG, AVH, AZG, BDC, BEV, BGD

  

Fig. 149: Loosening Securing Bolts On Oil Pump Balancer Shaft Gear Assembly 
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Installing and adjusting oil pump with balancer shaft gear assembly 

Requirements 

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Chain tensioner pre-tensioned. See PRE-TENSIONING CHAIN TENSIONER  

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Install oil pump with balancer shaft gear assembly. Tighten securing bolts (starting on inside and working 
outward) to 15 N.m + 1/4 turn (90°) further. 

Fig. 150: Locating Oil Pump With Balancer Shaft Gear Assembly Bolts 
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Set crankshaft to TDC No. 1 cylinder. 

NOTE:

Observe different lengths of bolts. See Fig. 137 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - New Beetle, 2.0L 4-Cyl. - AEG, AVH, AZG, BDC, BEV, BGD