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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2016PASSAT S, 1.8L ENG VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE SYSTEM (CRANKSHAFT - SERVICE INFORMATION - CPKA, CPRA)
2016 Volkswagen Passat S, 1.8L Eng VIN S
Engine System (Crankshaft - Service Information - CPKA, CPRA)
2016 Volkswagen Passat S, 1.8L Eng VIN SSECTION Engine System (Crankshaft - Service Information - CPKA, CPRA)
- 13 Crankshaft
- Cylinder Block, Belt Pulley Side
- Cylinder Block, Transmission Side
- Crankshaft
- Balance Shaft
- Overview - Balance Shaft
- Balance Shaft, Removing And Installing
- Balance Shaft, Removing And Installing, Intake Side
- Notes
- Removing
- Remove The Bolt -2-
- Lubricate The Balance Shaft Mountings
- Install The Intake Side Balance Shaft With Bolt -2-
- Replace The O-Ring -1- and Coat With Engine Oil
- Mark The Tooth Flank On The Intermediate Sprocket With A Color
- Install The Intermediate Sprocket With Bolt
- Check The Markings On The Intermediate Sprocket/Balance Shaft
- Tightening Specifications
- Balance Shaft, Removing And Installing, Exhaust Side
- Balance Shaft, Removing And Installing, Intake Side
- Balance Shaft Gasket, Replacing, Intake Side
- Pistons And Connecting Rod
- Special Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.