Checking tensioning roller for main drive: Audi 1.4 (BCA, BUD)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015)

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Renewed: tensioning roller

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• Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt and remove it ; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
• Position crankshaft at top dead centre No. 1 cylinder. The notch on the poly V-belt pulley must align with the edge of the -O- mark.
• Now turn crankshaft two turns in engine direction of rotation until it is again at top dead centre No. 1 cylinder.
• Note position of tensioning roller indicator (arrow). Press toothed belt forcefully with thumb. The indicator must move.
• Turn crankshaft two turns in engine direction of rotation.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove air filter housing .
2. Remove air filter housing .
3. Remove upper toothed belt guard.
4. Remove noise insulation 50.
5. Remove front right wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Removing and installing wheel housing liner.

6. Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt and remove it ; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
7. Position crankshaft at top dead centre No. 1 cylinder. The notch on the poly V-belt pulley must align with the edge of the -O- mark.
8. Remove poly V-belt pulley securing bolt and toothed belt pulley. Hold poly V-belt pulley using counterhold3415 and pin3415/1.
9. Remove poly V-belt pulley. Refit securing bolt with two washers and tighten to secure toothed belt pulley.
10. Remove lower toothed belt guard.
11. Now turn crankshaft two turns in engine direction of rotation until it is again at top dead centre No. 1 cylinder.
12. Note position of tensioning roller indicator (arrow). Press toothed belt forcefully with thumb. The indicator must move.
13. Release tension on toothed belt.
14. Turn crankshaft two turns in engine direction of rotation.
15. Then check position of indicator. It must have returned to its original position.
16. Remove toothed belt .
17. Renew tensioning roller.

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