belt AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Starter Workshop Manual

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Note:
Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the direction of travel with chalk or
a felt tipped marker. Reversing the direction of travel of an used belt can
destroy it. When installing the belt, make sure it is correctly seated in the
belt pulleys. - Loosen mounting bolts for air conditioning compressor belt tensioner
(arrows).
- Release tension on ribbed belt and remove.
- Unbolt air conditioning compressor.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
- Hang air conditioning compressor up on chassis with its refrigerant
lines attached.
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Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal; noting the
following:

Vehicles with air conditioning

- Install ribbed belt for air conditioning
compressor.

All vehicles - Place torque wrench on hex head of belt tensioner as shown and
tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft lb).
- Maintain torque on belt tensioner and tighten bolt -A- to 20 Nm (15 ft
lb).
- Start engine and make sure belt runs properly.
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