Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk5 > Power unit | 4-cylinder injection engine (1.8 and 2.0 l engine, chain drive) | Enginecrankshaft group, pistons | Cylinder block (pulley end)

Removing and installing poly V-belt

Removing

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-tipped pen for re-installation.

–	Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.

–	Remove right air hose -arrows-.

–	To slacken poly V-belt turn tensioner from below in direction of -arrow-.

–	Lock tensioner with locking pin -T10060 A-.

–	Remove poly V-belt.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

Note

Tighten alternator and air conditioner compressor mountings before fitting poly V-belt.

–	Fit poly V-belt onto crankshaft pulley first, then onto air conditioner compressor and alternator.

–	Turn tensioner slightly 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.

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