4-cylinder engines
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- Loosen nut -4- and bolt -1- (if not already loosened).
- Loosen clamping bolt -3- for adjustment bolt -8- (see Figure in V-BELT TENSION, ADJUSTING ) at least one full turn 1).
- Adjust V-belt tension by turning adjustment bolt -8- (see Figure in V-BELT TENSION, ADJUSTING ) with torque wrench - A- (VAG 1410 and VAG 1410/2).
Specifications:
- Used belts: 4 N.m (35 in. lb)
- New belts: 7 N.m (62 in. lb)
- Tighten clamping bolt -3- to 25 N.m (18 ft lb). See Fig 2.
- Tighten hex bolt -1- to 45 N.m (33 ft lb).
- Tighten hex bolt -2- and nut 4 to 25 N.m (18 ft lb).
NOTE:
Nut -4- used only on vehicles with gasoline engine.