Removing and installing balancer shaft, exhaust camshaft — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

• Special tools named: T10394/1

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• To get the pipe in the installation position it must be pushed together slightly.Push the pipe into the crankcase and bend both halves once to the inside.
• If the balancer shaft does not rest flat, the pipe for balancer shaft must be inserted again.

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

📋 Procedure

1. Observe safety instructions .
2. Observe repair instructions .
3. Remove balancer shaft timing chain .
4. Unscrew bolt (1) and pull out balancer shaft.
5. Insert shell half T10394/1 from puller T10394.

6. Insert puller T10394 and push locking collar in (direction of arrow).
7. Screw puller T10055 into puller T10394 and force out balancer shaft. [Note: Due to the small amount of play between the balancer shaft and cylinder block, the balancer shaft may need to be installed chilled. Check whether the balancer shaft can be fitted into the cylinder block without exerting force. If this is not the case, the balancer shaft must be chilled before installing.]
8. Check installation position of tube for balance shaft (arrow): [Note: To get the pipe in the installation position it must be pushed together slightly.Push the pipe into the crankcase and bend both halves once to the inside.]
9. Place new balancer shaft in freezer compartment for 30 minutes or spray with commercially available cooling spray.
10. Lubricate balance shaft bearing with engine oil.
11. Install balance shaft for exhaust camshaft.
12. Before tightening bolt (1), check that balancer shaft rests flat against crankcase. [Note: If the balancer shaft does not rest flat, the pipe for balancer shaft must be inserted again.]

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