Renewing balancer shaft for exhaust camshaft — VW
Renewing balancer shaft for exhaust camshaft on VW: factory workshop procedure for engines CFPA, CJKA, CJKB. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
Renewing balancer shaft for exhaust camshaft
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Puller
T10394
Puller
T10055
Removing
Note
The balancer shaft for the inlet camshaft must always be renewed after removing.
Remove camshaft timing chain
Chapter
.
Remove balance shaft timing chain
Chapter
.
Lower the engine with the
support bracket
10 - 222 A
slightly until the balance shaft is accessible.
Unscrew bolt
1
for balance shaft of exhaust camshaft.
Insert shell half
T10394/1
from
puller
T10394
.
Insert
puller
T10394
and push locking collar in
direction of arrow
.
Screw
puller
T10055
into
puller
T10394
and force out balancer shaft.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
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.
Install tube for balance shaft in direction of
arrow
.
Note
Lug
arrow
must engage in slot.
Place new balancer shaft in freezer compartment for 30 minutes, if necessary, or spray with commercially available cooling spray.
Lubricate balance shaft bearing with engine oil.
Install balancer shaft for exhaust camshaft.
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.
Install balancer shaft module
Chapter
.
Install camshaft timing chain
Chapter
.
Install lower timing chain cover
Chapter
.
Install timing chain cover (top)
Chapter
.
Install engine mounting
Chapter
.
Install plenum chamber bulkhead on left and right
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. gr.
50
Plenum chamber bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum chamber bulkhead
.
Install tensioner for poly V-belt
Chapter
.
Install poly V-belt
Chapter
.
If present, install noise insulation
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. gr.
66
Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation
.
Specified torques
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - assembly mountings
”
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - drive chain for balance shaft
”
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - poly V-belt drive
”
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - cover for timing chain
”
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