Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing bearing for viscous fan in bracket - vehicles up to 05.2003

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Pin wrench -3212-

t	Assembly tool -3301-

t	Assembly tool -3350-

t	Viscous fan fitting tool -3367-

Removing –  Vehicles with auxiliary heater: remove bolts -arrows- securing exhaust pipe for auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.

–  Release quick-fasteners -1- and -2- and take off front noise insulation. Leave rear noise insulation in position. –  Remove bumper cover (front) → Rep. Gr.63. –  Move lock carrier to service position → Rep. Gr.50.

–  Turn the tensioner in the direction of the -arrow- to slacken the poly V-belt. –  Remove poly V-belt from alternator pulley.   Note The air conditioner poly V-belt remains fitted.

–  Counterhold viscous fan pulley using pin wrench -3212- and unbolt viscous fan from bearing using an 8 mm hexagon key -item 1-. –  Remove viscous fan from bearing.

–  Use angled circlip pliers to remove circlip -arrow- from bearing bush.

–  Pull viscous fan bearing out of bracket using nut from assembly tool -3301-, bolt -3367/3- and assembly tool -3350-.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Press viscous fan bearing in, using viscous fan fitting tool -3367/1-, -3367/2- and -3367/3- with nut from assembly tool -3301-.

–  Use angled circlip pliers to install circlip -arrow- in bracket for viscous fan. –  Install viscous fan → Chapter. –  Install poly V-belt → Anchor. –  Install lock carrier with attachments → Rep. Gr.50. –  Install bumper cover (front) → Rep. Gr.63. –  Fill cooling system → Anchor. Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Viscous fan to bearing	45