New Beetle L4-2.0L (AVH) (2005)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
Ribbed Belt, Checking
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Lift vehicle.
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Remove engine compartment cover, engine side
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Remove bolt/screw -1-.
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Release clips -2-.
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Take cover out of retainers -3-.
NOTE: Do not reuse the clips, renew clips each time cover is removed.
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Crank engine by hand at vibration dampener/pulley -arrow-. Check ribbed 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