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Audi A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Diagrams (page 2 of 3)

Make
Audi
Model
A6 Sedan
Engine
V6-2.8L (AHA)
Year
1998
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 2 of 3
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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Ribbed belt, removing and installing

Removing 

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Remove engine cover (arrows).

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Remove noise insulation panel (arrows). 

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Remove front bumper. Refer to Body and Frame/Bumper/Service and Repair  See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Service and
Repair/Procedures  

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Move lock carrier to service position. Refer to Body and Frame/Radiator Support/Service and Repair  See: Body and Frame/Lock Carrier/Service
and Repair/Procedures 

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Counterhold pulley for viscous fan using 3212 spanner wrench and remove viscous bearing housing using 3312 open-end spanner.

CAUTION: The viscous fan is mounted with a left-handed thread, turn clockwise to loosen (arrow).

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Carefully lift out viscous fan.

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To loosen ribbed belt, turn tensioner clockwise using 17 mm box wrench until two holes are aligned (arrows). Counterhold in position using 3204

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Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Audi A6 2.8L

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