Passat Sedan L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (AEB) (1999)
Fan Clutch: Service and Repair
Viscous Fan Coupling
Viscous fan coupling, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment
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VAG 1331 Torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm)
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Punch, 5 mm diameter
Removing
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Bring lock carrier into service position, See: Body and Frame/Lock Carrier/Service and Repair/Procedures
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Remove ribbed belt, Refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
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Remove fan from viscous fan coupling.
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Secure viscous fan coupling belt pulley with a punch - 5 mm diameter) -1-.
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Remove viscous fan coupling securing bolt (with 8 mm hex key-2-) and remove viscous fan coupling with belt pulley.
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Remove belt pulley from viscous fan coupling.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following:
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Tighten fan pulley to viscous fan coupling. Tightening torque: 30 Nm.
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Bolt viscous fan to compact bracket. Tightening torque: 45 Nm.
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Bolt fan to viscous fan coupling. Tightening torque: 10 Nm.
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Install ribbed belt.