Checking Drive Belt

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Replace the drive belt if it is even just slightly damaged (even outside of a maintenance interval).
If the drive belt must be replaced, it can be cut to facilitate removal.

Drive belt routing (view with deflection roller instead of PDCC pump):

Fig 1: Drive Belt Routing Diagram (Engine Removed)

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Drive belt routing (engine removed)

1	Drive belt
2	Generator pulley
3	PDCC pump pulley/deflection roller
4	Air-conditioning compressor pulley
5	Crankshaft vibration balancer
6	Coolant pump pulley
7	Tensioning roller for belt tensioner

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Perform the test on the drive belt while it is fitted.
Use an endoscope for testing.
1. Visually check the condition of the fitted drive belt using the > VAS 6748 - Video Endoscope and a torch. Check the belt routing on both sides as far as possible.
  If you find the slightest damage, the belt must be replaced.
  
  137855 REPLACING DRIVE BELT
  
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  - Check the pulley in the drive belt groove area for foreign bodies and remove them if necessary.
2. Check the pulleys for damage and foreign bodies in the running grooves using > VAS 6748 - Video Endoscope .
  Replace damaged components if necessary.