Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:

Before removing the ribbed belt mark the direction of rotation. When installing the belt ensure it is correctly seated in the pulley.

Belt drive without tensioner

(Belt drive with tensioner =>Page 13-18 )

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

• ◆ Lever 3297

Removing ribbed belt

• ‒ → Loosen alternator securing bolts -1- and -2- at least one turn.
• ‒ Press alternator down with lever 3297 and remove ribbed belts from the alternator pulley.
• ‒ Remove power assisted steering vane pump V-belt:

=> Running gear; Repair group 48; Assembly overview: vane pump, reservoir, hydraulic pipes

• ‒ Remove ribbed belt.

Installing ribbed belt

• ‒ Place ribbed belt on crankshaft pulley/vibration damper and coolant pump pulley.
• ‒ Fit power assisted steering vane pump V-belt:

=> Running gear; Repair group 48; Assembly overview: vane pump, reservoir, hydraulic pipes

• ‒ Push generator down onto stop at least 3 times with lever 3297, to ensure it moves freely.

• ‒ → Push alternator down with 3297 and fit ribbed belt.

Note:

If the engine has not yet been fitted, carry on with sequence after the engine has been installed.

• ‒ Run engine for at least 10 seconds at idling with the
  alternator still loose.

Note:

When tightening the alternator bolts observe tightening sequence, do not use alternator for support and do not touch ribbed belt.

• ‒ Tighten securing bolt -2- to
       25 Nm
• ‒ Tighten securing bolt -1- to
       25 Nm.

Belt drive with tensioner

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

• ◆ Lever 3299

Removing ribbed belt

• ‒ → Lift tensioning roller with lever 3299 and remove ribbed belt from the alternator pulley.
• ‒ Remove power assisted steering vane pump V-belt:

=> Running gear; Repair group 48; Assembly overview: vane pump, reservoir, hydraulic pipes

• ‒ Remove ribbed belt.

Installing ribbed belt

• ‒ Place ribbed belt on crankshaft pulley/vibration damper.
• ‒ Fit power assisted steering vane pump V-belt:

=> Running gear; Repair group 48; Assembly overview: vane pump, reservoir, hydraulic pipes

• ‒ Lift tensioning roller with 3299 and fit ribbed belt.

→ Belt drive without air conditioner compressor

→ Belt drive with air conditioner compressor