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Removing and installing exhaust side balancer shaft: VW Golf VII Variant / Golf VII (CJXB, CJXC, CYFB, CPKA, …)

Step-by-step removing and installing exhaust side balancer shaft for the VW Golf VII Variant / Golf VII: 13 steps.

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

13 steps 8 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

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

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  • Check installation position of tube for balancer shaft. The apertures (arrow) must face towards chain side.
  • If the balancer shaft does not rest flat, the pipe for balancer shaft must be inserted again.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

CJXBCJXCCYFBCPKACPLACPPACPRACULC

📐 44 workshop diagrams for CJXB

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

Removing and installing exhaust side balancer shaft — CJXB · diagram 1
Removing and installing exhaust side balancer shaft — CJXB · diagram 2
Removing and installing exhaust side balancer shaft — CJXB · diagram 3
Removing and installing exhaust side balancer shaft — CJXB · diagram 4
Removing and installing exhaust side balancer shaft — CJXB · diagram 5
Removing and installing exhaust side balancer shaft — CJXB · diagram 6
Removing and installing exhaust side balancer shaft — CJXB · diagram 7
Removing and installing exhaust side balancer shaft — CJXB · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

  1. Remove timing chain cover (top) .
  2. Remove lower timing chain cover .
  3. Remove camshaft timing chain .
  4. Remove drive chain for balancer shafts .
  5. Unscrew bolt (1) for balancer shaft on exhaust side, and pull out balancer shaft.
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  1. Check installation position of tube for balancer shaft. The apertures (arrow) must face towards chain side.
  2. Lubricate bearing points of balancer shaft (arrows) with engine oil.
  3. Install balancer shaft for exhaust side.
  4. Before tightening bolt (1), check if balancer shaft rests flat against crankcase. [Note: If the balancer shaft does not rest flat, the pipe for balancer shaft must be inserted again.]
  5. Install drive chain for balancer shafts .
  6. Install camshaft timing chain .
  7. Install timing chain cover (bottom) .
  8. Install timing chain cover (top) .
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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.