New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
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 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