Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

• Release and tighten bolt -15 Nm
• ◆ Loosening and tightening => Fig.1
• Detach clutch plate
• ◆ Pulling off => Fig.2
• Spacer
• ◆ For adjusting the gap width
• ◆ Checking gap width => Fig.6
• Circlip
• ◆ Replace
• ◆ Install on correct side (flat side facing compressor)
• ◆ Ensure correct seating in groove

• Pulley
• ◆ Pulling off =>Fig.3
• ◆ Installing => Fig.4
• Circlip
• ◆ Replace
• ◆ Install on correct side (flat side facing compressor)
• ◆ Ensure correct seating in groove
• Solenoid
• ◆ Installing => Fig.5
• Felt ring
• ◆ Replace
• Bolt
• Compressor

→ Fig.1    Loosening and tightening hexagon bolt

• ‒ Counterhold using a commercially available 2-hole pin wrench -A- (pin-ø 4 mm).
• ‒ Tighten bolt to 15 Nm.

→ Fig.2    Detaching clutch plate

• ‒ Counterhold with a commercially available 2-pin wrench -A-.

→ Fig.3    Removing pulley

• ‒ Remove the felt ring.
• ‒ Fit the special tool V.A.G 1719/1.
• ‒ Position the two-arm puller -B- on the shoulder-A-, to prevent any damage to the pulley.

→ Fig.4    Installing pulley

• ‒ Clean the contact surface.
• ‒ Install the pulley with the special tool V.A.G 1719/2 and a plastic-headed hammer.

→ Fig.5    Installing solenoid

• ‒ Place the lug -A- in the recess.

→ Fig.6    Checking gap width

• ‒ Check the gap width between the pulley and clutch plate:
• ‒ Gap width = 0.3 - 0.6 mm

Note:

The gap width must be within the tolerance over the entire periphery.