Timing belt replacement issue?

2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
150,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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How do i get the timing belt over the crankshaft to put on the timing gear that connected to the crankshaft.
Aug 19, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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I am not sure what you are saying, can you please upload an image or short video? I think you need to remove the front dampener, here is how the job is done. This video shows the job being done on a similar car, the procedure is the same

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZIMNkLxCMA


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