Assembly overview - drive chain for balancer shaft — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020); platform codes AU1, BX5

• Special tools named: torque wrench

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📐 29 workshop diagrams for CBFA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The idler gear must always be renewed. Otherwise no tooth backlash is set, causing damage to the engine.The new idler gear is coated with a solid film lubricant that wears off after a short period as a result of which the tooth backlash is automatically set. — Tighten as follows using new bolt:
2. Tighten with torque wrench initially to 10 Nm. — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)
3. Turn idler gear.
4. Tighten with torque wrench to 25 Nm. — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
5. Use fixed wrench to turn 90° further.

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