Ribbed Belt Drive Overview: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Of Ribbed Belt And Component Parts

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1. Vibration Damper
   • With the ribbed belt pulley.
   • Removing and installing, refer to VIBRATION DAMPER .
2. O-ring
   • No replacement part available, part of the bolt.
3. Bolt
   • 150 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
   • Always replace.
   • Use the counter hold tool T10355 to loosen and tighten.
4. Ribbed Belt
   • Check for wear.
   • Do not kink.
     CAUTION:

     Risk of damaging due to a reversed running direction of a used ribbed belt:

     • Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the running direction with chalk or a felt tip pen for reinstallation later.
   • Removing and Installing, refer to RIBBED BELT .
   • When installing, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.
5. Ribbed Belt Tensioner
   • To release the tension on the ribbed belt, pivot with a wrench.
   • Secure using the locking pin T10060 A.
   • Overview, refer to Fig 2.
   • Removing and installing, refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER .
6. Accessory Bracket
   • With the oil pressure switch, oil filter and oil cooler.
   • Removing and installing, refer to ACCESSORY BRACKET .
   • Oil filter housing overview, refer to OIL FILTER HOUSING/ACCESSORY BRACKET OVERVIEW .
7. Bolt
   • 10 Nm
8. Generator
   • Removing and installing, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
9. Bolt
   • 23 Nm
10. Bolt
    • Always replace.
    • Tightening sequence and specification, refer to Fig 3.
11. Bracket with Idler Roller
    • For vehicles without Air Conditioning (A/C).
    • Not available in the US/Canadian market.
12. Bolt
    • 25 Nm
    • Not available in the US/Canadian market.
13. A/C Compressor
    • Do not remove or disconnect the refrigerant lines.
    • Removing and installing, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
14. Bolt
    • 25 Nm
15. Alignment Bushing
    • For the A/C compressor or bracket with idler roller.

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Device For Ribbed Belt

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1. Ribbed belt tensioner
2. Support
3. Accessory bracket
4. Centering sleeve
5. Bolt

Fig 3: Accessory Assembly Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331