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Belt routing - vehicles with power steering vane pump > < Assembly overview - vehicles 05.99 ?

Golf Mk4

Removing and installing poly V-belt
Removing and installing poly V-belt
  Caution
t  Before removing, mark the top side and direction of rotation of the poly V-belt. When installing, ensure correct fitting position and direction of rotation. If the belt is installed in the wrong position or against direction of rotation, the belt will be destroyed!
t  Check poly V-belt → Chapter. If faults are found, it is essential for the poly V-belt to be renewed. This will avoid possible breakdowns or operating problems.
Removing
   
–  Remove securing screws -arrows- and remove centre engine compartment cover.
  N27-0034
–  Unscrew hexagon nut and unclip securing clips -arrows-.
–  Remove right engine compartment cover.
–  Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt if it is to be reused.
  N27-0149
–  Using a spanner on the securing bolt, swivel tensioning roller in direction of arrow.
–  Remove poly V-belt.
Installing
  Caution
t  When installing used poly V-belts, observe the direction of rotation marked upon removal!
t  Before installing poly V-belt, ensure that all ancillaries (e.g. alternator, air conditioner compressor, vane pump) are secured tightly.
t  When fitting belt, ensure it is located correctly in the belt pulleys!
  V13-1286
–  Using a spanner on the securing bolt, swivel tensioning roller in direction of arrow.
–  Place poly V-belt onto crankshaft/vibration damper pulley first. Fit belt onto tensioning roller last.
Belt routing, vehicles with power steering vane pump → Chapter.
Belt routing, vehicles with power steering vane pump and air conditioner compressor → Chapter.
–  Tighten threaded connections to specified torques → Chapter.
–  Start engine and check that belt is running correctly.
–  Switch off engine.
–  Install centre and right engine compartment covers.
  V13-1286

Belt routing - vehicles with power steering vane pump > < Assembly overview - vehicles 05.99 ?