Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 1168

Adjusting valve timing. 

Special tools, equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required 

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10-222 A Support device (Modifying guide 10-222 A/21. See MODIFYING GUIDE 10-222 A/21 
FROM SUPPORT DEVICE 10-222 A )  

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10-222 A/8 Adapter  

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V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench (5...50 N.m)  

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V.A.G 1332 Torque wrench (40...200 N.m)  

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T 10020 Two-hole pin wrench  

Fig. 69: Identifying Special Tools 
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Modifying guide 10-222 A/21 from support device 10-222 A 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Support device 10-222A is required to support engine/transmission assembly.

A new hole is required on guide 10-222 A/21 to secure adapter 10-222 A/8. 

Fig. 70: Identifying 10-222 A/21 & 10-222 A/8 
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Dimensions given are in mm. 

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Drill a 12.5 mm diameter (arrow) in guide 10-222 A/21.  

Removing 

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Remove engine cover.  

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Removing right side insulation tray: 

See NOISE INSULATION, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW 

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Remove ribbed belt. See RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .  

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Remove tensioning element for ribbed belt.  

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Remove coolant expansion tank (coolant hoses remain connected).  

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Remove toothed belt guard, upper part.  

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Set camshaft pulley to TDC No. 1 cylinder by turning crankshaft. 

Mark on camshaft sprocket must align with arrow on toothed belt guard

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 71: Aligning Mark On Camshaft Sprocket With Arrow On Toothed Belt Guard 
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Mount support 10-222A with legs 10-222A/8 as shown. 

Fig. 72: Mounting Support With Legs On Engine 
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Remove engine mounting -1- as follows: 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

  

Fig. 73: Removing Engine Mounting 
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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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