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Checking and adjusting poly V-belt alignment - Audi S4/S6 with 5-cyl. and 8-cyl. engine — AUDI

Checking and adjusting poly V-belt alignment - Audi S4/S6 with 5-cyl. and 8-cyl. engine on Audi: 15 steps.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

15 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 4A

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  • The pump and air conditioner compressor pulleys must be aligned.

📋 Procedure

  1. Position the alignment gauge3201 on the pulley of the air conditioner compressor.
  2. The pump and air conditioner compressor pulleys must be aligned.
  3. Unscrew the pump pulley.
  4. Use the shims available from the replacement parts range to adjust the gap such that the two pulleys are aligned.
  5. Move the high-pressure hose and expansion hose to assembly position.
AUDI? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Carefully position the poly V-belt on the pulley and tension it; to do so, press the tensioner against the stop and take out the mandrel3204.
  2. Insert the noise insulation in the fastener and secure.
  3. Screw the high-pressure hose and expansion hose to the pump.
  4. Detach the hose clamps 3094 from the suction and return hose.
  5. Vehicles with air conditioner: Make the green connection to the air conditioner compressor at the left longitudinal member.
  6. Fit the left air duct.
  7. Fit the left air pipe.
  8. Check the hydraulic fluid level .
  9. Bleed the steering system .
  10. Check the steering system for leaks .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.