Removing and installing drive chain for balancer shaft — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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• The timing chain links with coloured markings must be positioned at the markings on the chain sprockets.Due to the ratio, the markings only align after every 7th turn.
• Fit timing chain. The timing chain links with coloured markings must be positioned at the markings on the chain sprockets.
• For illustration purposes, the markings on intermediate shaft sprocket/balance shaft are shown with the chain removed.

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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 camshaft timing chain .
4. Remove guide rail for camshaft timing chain (1).
5. Remove chain tensioner for camshaft timing chain (3).

6. Remove chain tensioner for balance shaft timing chain (1).
7. Remove tensioning rail (2).
8. Remove guide rail (3).
9. Remove guide rail (4).
10. Remove timing chain.
11. Turn intermediate shaft sprocket/balance shaft to markings (arrows). [Note: The timing chain links with coloured markings must be positioned at the markings on the chain sprockets.Due to the ratio, the markings only align after every 7th turn.]
12. Fit timing chain. The timing chain links with coloured markings must be positioned at the markings on the chain sprockets.
13. Fit tensioning rail for timing chain and tighten bolt (2).
14. Fit guide rail for timing chain and tighten bolts (4).
15. Fit guide rail for timing chain and tighten bolts (3).
16. Insert chain tensioner of timing chain (1) with locking fluid Electronic parts catalogue and install.
17. Check adjustment again.
18. Check markings on intermediate shaft sprocket/balance shaft (arrow). [Note: For illustration purposes, the markings on intermediate shaft sprocket/balance shaft are shown with the chain removed.]

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