Removing and installing belt pulley on alternator, driven by elastic drive coupling — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

• Special tools named: torque wrench

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• Counterhold adapter3400(1) using ring spanner (17 mm).

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The alternator should not be separated from the alternator bracket.Do not loosen bolt connection between alternator and bracket.If repair is required, remove, install or replace alternator complete with bracket. — Remove alternator .
2. Clamp alternator in a vice.
3. If fitted, remove deflector cap from drive plate.
4. Screw adapter3400(1) into belt pulley (2) of alternator using a ring spanner (17 mm).
5. Then insert a multipoint bit M10(3) in alternator shaft.

6. Unscrew threaded connection by turning it whilst counterholding with ring spanner.
7. Hold belt pulley stationary by hand and turn alternator input shaft until pulley can be removed.
8. First screw drive plate on drive shaft of alternator by hand onto stop.
9. Release socket drive (1) and pull off grip (2).
10. Turn torque wrench grip (2) 180° and reinsert socket drive.
11. Set turning direction of torque wrench to anti-clockwise at socket drive.
12. Counterhold adapter3400(1) using ring spanner (17 mm).
13. Tighten drive plate to 80 Nm by turning drive shaft of alternator anticlockwise using torque wrench (2). — 80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
14. Install alternator .

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