Ribbed belt drive for generator, component overview

Fig 1: Ribbed Belt Drive For Generator, Component Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - 22 Nm

2 - 55 Nm

3 - Tensioning device for ribbed belt

4 - Ribbed belt

• Check for wear
• Do not kink
• Before removing, mark direction of rotation using chalk or felt-tip marker. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to ribbed belt under operating conditions.
• Removing and installing → Ribbed belt, removing and installing 

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

5 - Cover cap

6 - 22 Nm

7 - Generator

• Removing and installing →
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8 - M8, 22 Nm; M10, 46 Nm

9 - Alignment bushing

• For generator bracket
• 2 pieces

10 - Generator bracket

11 - 9 Nm

12 - Bracket

• For idler pulley

13 - Idler roller for ribbed belt

14 - 22 Nm

15 - Vibration damper

• Removing and installing → Vibration damper, removing and installing 

16 - Bolt

• Replace
• Tightening order

17 - Alignment bushing

• 2 pieces

18 - Bracket

• For ribbed belt tensioner

19 - 9 Nm

• Different lengths