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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 1 (1.9L - ENGINE MECHANICAL - ALH (A4 PLATFORM))ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCKENGINE, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLINGINSTALLINGPART II
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard
Part II
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Part II
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
The following list refers to items in Fig 1.
- 120 Nm (88 ft lb) + 1/4 turn (90°) further
- Always replace
- Threads and shoulder must be free of oil and grease
- To loosen and tighten, counter-hold with 3415
- Torque angle can be measured with Hazet 6690 torque angle meter, or equivalent
- 40 Nm (30 ft lb) + 1/4 turn (90°) further
- Always replace
- Torque angle can be measured with Hazet 6690 torque angle meter, or equivalent
- 15 Nm (11 ft lb)
- 22 Nm (16 ft lb)
- Timing belt guard, lower section
- 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
- Timing belt middle guard
- 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
- Right engine bracket
- Timing belt guard, upper section
- Timing belt
- Mark engine direction of rotation before removing
- Check for wear
- Do not kink
- Removing, installing and tensioning, See TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING, INSTALLING, TENSIONING .
- Idler pulley
- 20 Nm (15 ft lb) + 1/4 turn (90°) further
- Always replace
- Torque angle can be measured with Hazet 6690 torque angle meter, or equivalent
- 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
- 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
- 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
- To loosen and tighten, counter-hold using 3036
- Camshaft sprocket
- Remove using T40001 two-arm puller. See TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING, INSTALLING, TENSIONING .
- Tensioning roller
- Semi-automatic toothed belt tensioning roller, checking, See SEMI-AUTOMATIC TOOTHED BELT TENSIONING ROLLER, CHECKING .
- Idler pulley
- Injection pump sprocket
- Two piece construction
- 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
- Timing belt guard, rear
- Coolant pump
- Check for easy movement.
- Replace when damaged or leaking.
- Removing and installing. See COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Idler pulley
- Remove before removing coolant pump
- Removing and installing. See COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Crankshaft timing belt sprocket
- Bushing
- with nut
- Injection pump
- Removing and installing:
For 1999-01, see DIESEL DIRECT INJECTION SYSTEM, SERVICING . For 2002-04, see DIESEL DIRECT INJECTION SYSTEM, SERVICING .
- Assembly bracket
- For Diesel injection pump, generator and power steering pump.
- For vehicles with A/C
- Removing and installing:
See 4-CYLINDER TDI ENGINE .
- 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.