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Ribbed Belt Overview






Ribbed Belt Overview






1 Vibration Damper

With the pulley for the ribbed belt.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Vibration Damper ] Service and Repair.

2 O-ring

No replacement part available, part of the bolt.

3 Bolt

150 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Always replace.

Use the counter hold tool (T10355) to loosen and tighten.

4 Ribbed Belt

Check the belt for wear.

Do not kink the belt when installing.


Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction of a used ribbed belt:

Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the running direction with chalk or a felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

When installing, make sure the belt is seated correctly on the pulleys.

5 Ribbed Belt Tensioner

To release the tension on the ribbed belt, rotate using an open end wrench.

Secure using the locking pin (T10060 A).

Installed position, refer to => [ Ribbed Belt Tensioner, Installed Position ].

Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:

Jetta/GLI for MY 08 through 10, Jetta SportWagen (US)/Jetta Wagon (Canada) for MY 09. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt Tensioner ] Service and Repair.

GLI from MY 12. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt Tensioner ] Service and Repair.

6 Accessory Bracket

With the oil pressure switch (F1) , oil filter and oil cooler.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Accessory Bracket ] Service and Repair.

Oil filter, oil cooler and oil pressure switch overview. Refer to => [ Oil Filter, Oil Cooler and Oil Pressure Switch Overview ] Service and Repair.

7 Bolt

10 Nm

8 Generator

9 Bolt

23 Nm

10 Bolt

Always replace.

For the tightening sequence and tightening specification; refer to => [ Accessory Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification ].

11 Bracket with Idler Pulley

Not available in the US/Canadian market.

For vehicles without Air Conditioning (A/C).

12 Bolt

25 Nm

13 A/C Compressor

Do not remove or disconnect the refrigerant lines.

14 Bolt

25 Nm

15 Alignment Sleeve

For A/C compressor or bracket with idler pulley.

Ribbed Belt Tensioner, Installed Position





1. Ribbed belt tensioner pulley

2. Support

3. Accessory bracket

4. Centering sleeve

5. Bolt


Accessory Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

Procedure

- Position the accessory bracket and install the bolt - 4 -.

- Tighten the bolts in 3 passes in sequence - 1 through 5 - as follows:

- Tighten the bolts by hand.

- Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm.

- Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.