Ribbed belt pulley without overrunning clutch, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: 3310 Socket

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• Socket 3310
• Torx T 50 socket

Removing 

• Remove generator:

• 3.2l FSI engines → Vehicles with 3.2l FSI engines .
• 4.2l MPI engine → Vehicles with 4.2l MPI engine .
• 4.2l FSI engine → Vehicles with 4.2l FSI engines .
• 5.2l FSI engine → Vehicles with 5.2l FSI engines .

Fig 2: Locating Nut At Pulley With Wrench And Adapter 3310

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• Press off protective cap from generator pulley.
• Counterhold mounting nut using socket 3310 and rotate generator shaft clockwise to loosen it.
• Remove ribbed belt pulley.

Installing 

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• To tighten, rotate generator shaft clockwise.
• Clip protective cap onto generator pulley.

Tightening torque