Golf GTI L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHC (9A) (1990)
After loosening the securing bolts, the alternator must move freely (alternator must drop to the side under its own load)
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Tension V-belt by rotating the tensioning nut (B) with a torque wrench
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Torque 8 Nm (6 ft lb)
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tighten bolt securing tensioning nut
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Torque 35 Nm (26 ft lb)
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tighten adjustment bracket support 0P engine block
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Torque 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
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start engine
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run engine for approx 5 min at idle
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switch off engine
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retighten V-belt with torque wrench
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Torque 8 Nm (6 ft lbs.).