Removing and installing pulley - Denso air conditioner compressor, version 2 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

• Renewed: circlip

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• Depending on the version of the air conditioner compressor, a socket wrench from the shock absorber set T10001 can be used to counterhold the drive shaft.
• If the pulley cannot be detached with the air conditioner compressor in position, detach the air conditioner compressor with the refrigerant lines connected Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor at bracket.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove poly V-belt 13Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly V-belt.
2. If fitted, detach plastic disc from pulley.
3. Using a small screwdriver or long-nose pliers, carefully remove circlip (A) (with vulcanised rubber disc).
4. ⚠ Risk of damage.Take care not to damage the pulley when removing the circlip.The pulley must be renewed if it is damaged. — Counterhold air conditioner compressor drive shaft (B) using a commercially available Allen key. [Note: Depending on the version of the air conditioner compressor, a socket wrench from the shock absorber set T10001 can be used to counterhold the drive shaft.]
5. Turn drive plate (C) with pulley (D) in direction of (arrow E).

6. Detach drive plate.
7. Remove circlip (A).
8. Detach pulley (B). [Note: If the pulley cannot be detached with the air conditioner compressor in position, detach the air conditioner compressor with the refrigerant lines connected Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor at bracket.] [Note: Renew circlip.]
9. Clean air conditioner compressor drive shaft before fitting pulley.
10. Attach pulley to air conditioner compressor drive shaft.
11. Insert circlip (A) in correct position.
12. Insert rubber elements (D) in pulley (B), as shown in illustration.
13. Before fitting drive plate, coat rubber elements slightly with lubricant (e.g. tyre assembly paste or soap).
14. Insert drive plate (C) in rubber elements until they make contact with air conditioner compressor drive shaft (B).
15. Position drive plate on air conditioner compressor flange and tighten in direction of (arrow F) using a commercially available strap wrench (with fabric strap); counterhold with an Allen key. [Note: Depending on the version of the air conditioner compressor, a socket wrench from the shock absorber set T10001 can be used to counterhold the drive shaft.]
16. Fit circlip (A) (with rubber disc).
17. Install poly V-belt 13Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly V-belt.

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