Removing and installing decoupler pulley with freewheel‏: VW Golf VII

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

• Special tools named: torque wrench

🔩 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 length of the poly V-belt depends on the version of decoupler pulley with freewheel installed.Please check which type of the decoupled pulley with freewheel is installed in order to ensure installation of the correct poly V-belt. Refer to the parts catalogue for proper allocation of the poly V-belt. — Remove alternator .
2. Clamp alternator in a vice at securing points.
3. Remove protective cap, if fitted, from decoupler pulley with freewheel.
4. Insert multipoint adapter T10474 or multipoint adapter3400(1) into pulley, and fit a ring spanner.
5. Insert suitable tool (2) into alternator shaft.

6. Turn alternator shaft clockwise to loosen it while counterholding with ring spanner.
7. Hold decoupler pulley with freewheel stationary with your hand, and turn alternator shaft until decoupler pulley with freewheel can be removed.
8. Release socket drive (1) and pull off grip (2).
9. Turn torque wrench grip (2) 180° and reinsert socket drive.
10. Set turning direction of torque wrench to anti-clockwise at socket drive.
11. First screw poly V-belt pulley with freewheel onto alternator shaft by hand to stop.
12. Insert multipoint adapter T10474(1) into decoupler pulley with freewheel, and fit a ring spanner.
13. Insert suitable tool (2) into alternator shaft.
14. Turn alternator shaft anti-clockwise using torque wrenchV.A.G 1332(3) to tighten decoupler pulley with freewheel.
15. Tighten bolted connection to 80 Nm. — 80 Nm (59 lb-ft)

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