Jetta Sedan L4-2.0L (BBW) (2005)
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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
Ribbed Belt, Checking
CAUTION: Always replace ribbed belt if found to be faulty. This will avoid related failures or operating problems.
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Lift vehicle and check condition of ribbed belt -1-.
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Crank engine by hand at vibration dampener/pulley -arrow-. Check ribbed belt for:
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Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional breaks)
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Layer separation (top layer, cord strands)
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Base break-up
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Fraying of cord strands
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Flank wear (material wear, frayed flanks, flank brittleness -glassy flanks-, surface cracks)
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Traces of oil and grease