Volkswagen Fox (2004 year). Manual - part 16

Lubrication system components - re‐

move and install

Note

♦

When a significant number of metal chips and shavings ap‐

pear in the engine oil during engine repair due to crankshaft

and rod bearing wear, the oil filter must be replaced and the

oil gallery must be carefully cleaned.

♦

The oil level should not exceed the maximum marking - risk of

damage to the catalytic converter!

♦

All bearing and running surfaces must be lubricated before

assembly.

WARNING

Always replace self-locking nuts and screws subject to angular

torque

Check oil pressure 

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Oil system capacity:
with oil filter 4.2 l.
Engine oil specification:
Only use engine oils as per VW 505.01specification.
Part I assembly overview 

⇒ page 61

 .

Part II oil filter support disassembly 

⇒ page 64

 .

Part III: oil supply tube removal and installation 

⇒ page 65

 .

Part I

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curing guides.

❑ Remove and install

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❑ Install with Silicone

sealant -D 176 404 A2 -

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❑ Do not apply additional

lubricant or grease to

the seal lip.

❑ Before installation, re‐

move oil residues from

crankshaft trunnion with

a clean cloth.

❑ Replace cranckshaft oil

sealing - pulley end

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3 - Engine block
4 - Gasket

❑ Replace.

5 - Oil filter bracket

❑ Disassemble and as‐

semble 

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6 - 15 Nm + 90°

❑ Replace after each re‐

moval.

❑ First, fit upper left and

lower right bolts; then,

tighten the four bolts di‐

agonally.

7 - Oil dipstick

❑ The oil level should exceed the maximum marking!
❑ Marks 

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8 - Guide

❑ Remove to drain oil.

9 - 5 Nm
10 - Guide tube
11 - 10 Nm

❑ Not applicable.

12 - Sealing ring

❑ Replace.
❑ Check it is securely seated.
❑ Lubricate lightly when fitting.

13 - Cover

❑ With sealing tape.
❑ Clean filter if dirty.

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16 - Fastening sleeve
17 - 25 Nm

❑ Install without sealant.

18 - Mounting frame

❑ Before installing, check the centering guides in the engine block are in their positions, and the ring is

inserted in the mounting frame.

❑ Remove and install 

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19 - Oil ejector

❑ For piston cooling.
❑ Check installation position: Install by turning the oil ejector counterclockwise up to the stop.

20 - Sealing ring

❑ Replace.

21 - Crankcase

❑ Clean sealing surface before installation.
❑ Install with Silicone sealant -D 176 404 A2 - 

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22 - Support

❑ For intercooler hose.

23 - 15 Nm

24 - Packing

❑ Replace.

25 - Plug, 30 Nm

❑ Replace the plug with seal.

26 - Gear

❑ To oil pump.
❑ It can be installed in one position only.

27 - 20 Nm + 90°

❑ Replace after each removal.

28 - Chain

❑ Observe fastening position 

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29 - Gear

❑ To counterbalance shaft.
❑ It can be installed in one position only. The holes are displaced.

30 - 100 Nm + 90°

❑ Replace after each removal.
❑ The angular torque can be performed in several stages.
❑ To loose and tighten, use Multi-point spanner -T10061-

31 - Counterbalance

❑ It can be installed in one position only. The holes are displaced.

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35 - Chain tensioning element with tensioning plate.

❑ To remove, immobilise with Locking pin -T10060- .
❑ Remove and install 

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36 - Sealing ring

❑ Not applicable.

37 - Oil level and temperature sensor -(G266)-

❑ Not applicable.

Part II

WARNING

Always replace self-locking nuts and screws subject to angular

torque

1 - Packing

❑ Replace.

2 - 15 Nm + 90°

❑ Replace after each re‐

moval.

❑ First, fit upper left and

lower right bolts; then,

tighten the four bolts di‐

agonally.

3 - Oil filter bracket
4 - Packing

❑ Replace.

5 - Connection, 25 Nm

❑ To the turbocharger oil

supply tube.

6 - Oil supply tube

❑ For the turbocompres‐

sor.

❑ Remove and install

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7 - Oil pressure switch -F1- 0.7

bar, 20 Nm

❑ In case of leakage, cut

and replace the sealing

ring.

❑ Checking 

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8 - Sealing cap, 25 Nm
9 - Sealing ring

❑ Replace.

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