VAG Diesel camshaft installer kit - AST-5160

VAG 1.2, 1.6 &, 2.0TDi common rail twin camshaft diesel engines utilise a conventional belt drive system between the crankshaft and one of the camshaft. The second camshaft is then driven through interconnecting drive gears at the rear of the camshafts, one of which is a spring loaded split gear. The split gear maintains a positive connection beteen the drive gears at all times, eliminating lash and reducing vibration between the camshafts. The camshafts are retained in place by an aluminium frame into which the bearing surfaces are machined. It is critical that the frame and camshafts are fitted and aligned correctly to prevent damage and premature failure of the bearing surface or camshafts. This AST-5160 kit contains the special tools required to set the timing position and reinstall the camshafts correctly