Coolant Pump V-Belt

Engine coolant pump V-belt, removing and installing

Special tools, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

- Punch
- VAG 1331 Torque wrench: 5 to 50 Nm (3.7 to 37 ft lbs)

Removing

- Remove viscous fan coupling (with belt pulley). Service and Repair
- Mark installed position of 2-piece coolant pump belt pulley





- Secure power steering pump belt pulley using a drift.
- Unscrew coolant pump 2 piece coolant pump belt pulley and remove V-belt.

Installing

- Install 2-part belt pulley on coolant pump and fit V-belt between coolant pump and power steering pump.
- Tighten belt pulley evenly until V-belt has moved outward to its running surface. If necessary, turn power steering pump belt pulley or coolant pump slightly.
- Secure power steering pump belt pulley with drift.
- Tighten coolant pump belt pulley
- 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

Note: It is not necessary to adjust V-belt tension.

- Install viscous fan coupling.