Vibration damper, removing and installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Audi RS 4 and 2007 Audi RS 4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removing

Bring lock carrier into service position →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

NOTE:

To loosen and tighten harmonic balancer, counter hold on central nut of Generator belt pulley using ring wrench.

Fig 1: Locating Mounting Bolts On Vibration Damper

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Loosen 8 mounting bolts - arrow - on vibration damper a few turns.

NOTE:

Before removing ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the ribbed belt under operating conditions.

Fig 2: Releasing Ribbed Belt Tension

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To release ribbed belt tension, swing tensioner in direction of - arrow -. Use a lever with ³ /₈ " drive for this.

NOTE:

Ensure lever axle is long enough so that it can be inserted completely in the tensioner.
A suitable lever is, e.g., "Stahlwille 425QR".

Remove ribbed belt.
Release tensioner unit
Remove vibration damper.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

Replace bolts which have been tightened to torque.

Install vibration damper using only original equipment bolts .

Installation of harmonic balancer is only possible in one position - note alignment bushing.

Fig 3: Locating Mounting Bolts On Vibration Damper

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Tighten vibration damper bolts - arrow - diagonally in 3 stages.
Using torque wrench, tighten to 15 Nm.
Using torque wrench, tighten to 22 Nm.
With Torx key, 90 ° ( ¹ /₄ turn) additional turn.

Install ribbed belt Installing .
Install lock carrier with attachments →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Install front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.