Specifications

Large numbers of the engine are installed in
various VW models. When the timing belt is
changed, serious mistakes are often made. To
ensure that changing the belts goes smoothly,
ContiTech Power Transmission Group is pro-
viding mechanics with detailed installation tips.
Step by step, the ContiTech expert explains how
to replace belts correctly.
VW recommends that the timing belt and
tensioning pulley be replaced as follows:
> Scirocco: 2009 and older: every 180,000 km
2010 and newer: every 210,000 km
Tensioning pulley:
2010 and newer every 210,000 km
> Golf Plus: Timing belt every 180,000 km
> Golf V: Timing belt every 180,000 km
> Golf VI: Timing belt and tensioning pulley
every 210,000 km
> Jetta III: 2009 and older: every 180,000 km,
tensioning pulley every 360,000 km
2010 and newer: timing belt and
tensioning pulley every 210,000 km
Installation Tips – Changing timing belts
For models: VW Scirocco, Golf V, VI, Plus,
Jetta III, engine code: CBDB
ContiTech Technical Info / Installation Tips 46
(From model year 2008)
Labor time:
2.20 hours for all engines
TIP:
When the timing belt is changed, the tensioning
pulley, the idler pulley and the water pump
should be replaced, too.
Special tools required:
1. Locking pin for camshaft (OE 3359)
2. Locking pin for high-pressure pump
sprocket (OE 3359)
3. Arrester (OE T 10172, OE T 10172/4)
4. Lock ring tool for crankshaft (OE T 10050)
5. Socket wrench (OE T 10264)
6. Locking pin (OE T 10265)