Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing poly V-belt Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Locking pin -T10060 A-

Removing –  Remove noise insulation -1- → Rep. gr.66.

Caution If a used belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage. Before removing, mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tip pen for re-installation. –  To slacken poly V-belt turn tensioner in anti-clockwise direction -arrow-. –  Lock tensioner with locking pin -T10060 A-. –  Take off poly V-belt. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Secure alternator and air conditioner compressor, if fitted, before installing poly-V-belt. –  Fit poly V-belt onto pulleys as shown in illustration.

Vehicles not equipped with air conditioning: 1 -  Coolant pump 2 -  Tensioner 3 -  Alternator 4 -  Poly V-belt 5 -  Crankshaft

Vehicles with air conditioning: 1 -  Coolant pump 2 -  Crankshaft 3 -  Tensioner 4 -  Idler roller 5 -  Alternator 6 -  Air conditioner compressor 7 -  Poly V-belt

–  Hold tensioner with ring spanner and remove locking pin -T10060 A-. –  Release tensioner. –  Check that poly V-belt is properly seated. –  Start engine and check that poly V-belt runs properly. –  Install noise insulation → Rep. gr.66.