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Ribbed Belt Assembly Overview






Ribbed Belt Assembly Overview





1 Vibration Damper

With the ribbed belt pulley.

Removing and installing, refer to --> [ Vibration Damper ] Service and Repair.

2 O-ring

Always replace.

3 Bolt, 150 Nm + 90° (1/4) turn

Always replace.

Use the counter hold tool (T10355) to loosen and tighten.

4 Ribbed Belt

Check for wear.

Do not kink.

CAUTION!
Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt:

Before removing the ribbed belt, marking the running direction with chalk or a felt tip pen for reinstallation later.

Removing and installing, refer to --> [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

When installing, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

5 Ribbed Belt Tensioner

To release tension on the ribbed belt, pivot using a combination wrench.

Secure using the release tool (T10060A).

Ribbed belt tensioner overview, refer to --> [ Ribbed Belt Tensioner ].

Removing and installing, refer to --> [ Ribbed Belt Tensioner ] Service and Repair.

6 Accessory Bracket

With the oil pressure switch, oil filter and oil cooler.

Removing and installing, refer to --> [ Accessory Bracket ] Service and Repair.

Oil filter, oil cooler and oil pressure switch assembly overview. Refer to --> [ Oil Filter, Cooler and Pressure Switch Assembly Overview ] Service and Repair.

7 Bolt, 10 Nm

8 Generator

9 Bolt, 23 Nm

10 Bolt

Tightening sequence and specification, refer to --> [ Accessory Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification ].

11 Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor

Do not remove or disconnect the refrigerant lines.

12 Bolt, 25 Nm

13 Alignment Bushing

For the A/C compressor.

Ribbed Belt Tensioner





1. Ribbed belt tensioner

2. Support

3. Accessory bracket

4. Centering sleeve

5. Bolt

Accessory Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench 5-50 Nm (VAG 1331)

- Position the accessory bracket and then install the bolt - 4 -.

- Tighten the bolts in 3 passes in sequence - 1 through 5 - as follows:

- Tighten the bolts by hand.

- Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm.

- Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/ 4 turn).