Poly-V belt pulley, with no free spin in the alternator - remove and install — VW
Poly-V belt pulley, with no free spin in the alternator - remove and install on VW: 4 steps, 1 torque figure.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 65 Nm (48 lb-ft) | Tighten the fastening nut to a torque |
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
- Remove the alternator .
- Fasten the alternator in the fastening points in a vise.
- Loosen the Poly-V pulley fastening nut using the 24-mm adapter socket3310 .
- Tighten the fastening nut to a torque of 65 Nm. — 65 Nm (48 lb-ft)
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.