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Removing and installing camshaft adjuster for inlet camshaft — VW

Removing and installing camshaft adjuster for inlet camshaft on VW: 12 steps, engines CHZB, CHZC, CHZD.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps 3 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Polo 6C (2014–2017), VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

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

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Set engine to "“TDC for cylinder no. 1”".
  2. Detach toothed belt from camshafts .
  3. Use counter-hold tool T10554 and counter-hold tool T10172 to prevent camshaft from turning (push »anti-clockwise«).
  4. Unscrew bolt (2) for camshaft adjuster of inlet camshaft.
  5. Remove camshaft adjuster of inlet camshaft.
CHZB? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Install camshaft adjuster.
  2. Renew bolts (1) and (2) for camshaft adjusters, and screw them in loosely.
  3. Centre marks (3) of inlet camshaft pulley (1) relative to web (2) on camshaft housing.
  4. Centre marks (3) of exhaust camshaft pulley (1) relative to web (2) on camshaft housing.
  5. Insert assembly tool T10476A between camshaft pulleys.
  6. Insert assembly tool T10476A to stop.
  7. Adjusting valve timing .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.