Volkswagen Golf Quiz
4- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger)

Assembly overview - valves

In this manual: 4- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger)
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Assembly overview - valves
1 - Inlet valve

Do not rework. Only lapping in is permitted.

Valve dimensions → Chapter

Checking valve guides → Chapter.

2 - Exhaust valve

Do not rework. Only lapping in is permitted.

Valve dimensions → Chapter

Checking valve guides → Chapter.

3 - Cylinder head
4 - Valve stem seal

Renew → Chapter

5 - Valve spring

Installation position → Fig.

6 - Valve spring plate
7 - Valve cotters
8 - Roller rocker finger

Removing and installing → Chapter „Removing and installing camshaft housing“

Mark installation position for re-installation.

Check roller bearing for ease of movement.

Lubricate contact surfaces before installing.

9 - Securing clip

For hydraulic compensation element.

10 - Hydraulic compensation element

Do not interchange

Oil contact surface


Installation position of valve spring

The end with smaller diameter -a- must face towards valve spring plate.

The end with larger diameter -b- must face towards cylinder head.
Assembly overview - valves

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