Timing belt replacement: Skoda New Octavia 2.0 TDi, 2006 (BMN)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018); platform codes 2.0, TDI, DPF

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking tool, locking pin

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• Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
• Use a wrench to counterhold
• Loosen the camshaft gearwheel bolts slightly but ensure the gearwheel can rotate freely
• Loosen the camshaft gearwheels. Ensure the gearwheels rotate without play
• Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
2. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
3. Remove the front right wheel
4. Disconnect the coolant hose
5. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction

6. Remove the timing belt upper cover
7. Engine support bracket:
8. Align the timing marks on the crankshaft pulley and timing cover
9. Align the camshaft timing marks
10. Remove the crankshaft pulley
11. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold
12. Remove the timing belt lower cover
13. Remove the crankshaft locking tool
14. Crankshaft TDC positioning tool:
15. Turn the engine 2 rotations until just before TDC
16. Fit the exhaust camshaft locking tool
17. Check that the locking pin can be inserted and removed
18. Crankshaft locking tool:
19. Fit the crankshaft locking tool
20. Note: Repeat the procedure if the marks are outside the specified area
21. Tensioner pulley:
22. Loosen the tensioner pulley nut
23. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise until the locking pin fits
24. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel bolts slightly but ensure the gearwheel can rotate freely
25. Turn the tensioner clockwise until there is slight contact with the pin
26. Tighten the camshaft gearwheels
27. Remove the idler pulley
28. Remove the timing belt
29. Check the timing marks again
30. Refit the locking tools to check the timing
31. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tool does not fit
32. If the crankshaft locking tool does not fit
33. Loosen the camshaft gearwheels. Ensure the gearwheels rotate without play
34. Turn the engine clockwise
35. Until the special tool engages
36. Tighten the camshaft gearwheels
37. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold

Installation and checks

38. Check for correct fitting
39. Fit the timing belt in the sequence shown
40. Tighten the tensioner pulley nut
41. Remove all the locking tools
42. Check the timing marks again
43. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly
44. Refit the timing belt lower cover
45. Refit the timing belt centre cover
46. Fit the crankshaft pulley
47. Fit the ancillary drive belt tensioner
48. Fit the ancillary drive belt
49. Refit the timing belt upper cover
50. Refit the air hose between the turbo and the intercooler
51. Refit the fuel filter
52. Refit the coolant reservoir
53. Refit the wheel arch cover lining
54. Refit the front right wheel
55. Refit the engine cover

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