Removing and installing vibration damper with poly V-belt pulley — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

• Special tools named: T40202

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• Disregard (item 2).
• Attach counterhold tool T40202 as shown and tighten bolts (1) and (arrows) to 23 Nm.
• Remove bolt (2) and detach counterhold tool.
• Threaded holes into which self-locking bolts or bolts with locking fluid were fitted must be cleaned (e.g. with a thread cutter). Otherwise there would be a danger of the bolts shearing off on renewed disassembly.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 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. Remove poly V-belt from pulley on power steering pump and release tensioner Removing and installing poly V-belt and poly V-belt tensioner.
2. Remove bolt (arrow) and detach damper wheel.
3. Remove bolt (1) and pivot spring element in direction of air conditioner compressor. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
4. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove idler rollers (1) and (2).
5. Attach counterhold tool T40202 as shown and tighten bolts (1) and (arrows) to 23 Nm. — 23 Nm (17 lb-ft)

6. Remove bolt (2) and detach counterhold tool.
7. Screw 3 bolts M8x20 (arrows) into threaded holes on vibration damper (1) to remove vibration damper.
8. Screw in bolts alternately, 1/2 turn at a time, until vibration damper can be detached. [Note: Threaded holes into which self-locking bolts or bolts with locking fluid were fitted must be cleaned (e.g. with a thread cutter). Otherwise there would be a danger of the bolts shearing off on renewed disassembly.]
9. Check that dowel sleeve is fitted in crankshaft; insert if necessary.
10. Install poly V-belt .

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