Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 4256

Work descriptions
- Check V-belt tension by strong thumb pressure (depth of
impression approx. 5 mm) and adjust if necessary.
For following adjustment torque wrench V.A.G 1410/ in
connection with ring- insertion tool (A/F 22 mm) V.A.G
1410/2 - A - is particularly suitable.
- Loosen bolts - 1 - and - 2 - , clamping screw - 3 - and
mounting nut - 4 - for clamps (if available) at least one turn.
- Tension V-belt to 4 Nm by turning tension nut using torque
wrench (run-in belt), and tighten clamping screw - 3 - of
tension nut to 25 Nm.
- Tighten mounting bolt - 1 - for pump to 45 Nm.
- Tighten mounting bolt - 2 - for pump and mounting nut - 4
- for clamps (if available) to 25 Nm.
Ribbed belt, Check condition and tension
(engines without automatic tensioning
roller)
Checking condition of ribbed belt:
- Checking:
Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross
n
sectional breaks)
Layer separation (top layer, cord strands)
n
Base break-up
n
Fraying of cord strands
n
Flank wear (material wear, frayed flanks, flank
n
brittleness -glassy flanks-, surface cracks)
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