Removing and installing poly V-belt pulley on alternator, with freewheel, Bosch — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code A32

• Special tools named: 3400, torque wrench

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• Loosen bolt (but do not remove) (arrow) while counterholding with ring spanner.
• Use ring spanner to counterhold multi-point adapterVAS 3400.

🔩 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 alternatorC.
2. Clamp alternatorC in a vice at securing points.
3. Remove protective cap from poly V-belt pulley with freewheel.
4. Insert multi-point adapterVAS 3400 with ring spanner in alternatorC poly V-belt pulley with freewheel.
5. Insert M10 multi-point bit (1) into alternator shaft.

6. Loosen bolt (but do not remove) (arrow) while counterholding with ring spanner.
7. Hold poly V-belt pulley with freewheel stationary by hand and turn input shaft of alternatorC until poly V-belt pulley with freewheel can be removed.
8. First screw poly V-belt pulley with freewheel on drive shaft of alternatorC by hand as far as limit stop.
9. Release socket drive (1) and pull grip (2) off.
10. Turn grip (2) of torque wrenchV.A.G 1332 180° and reinsert socket drive (1).
11. Set turning direction of torque wrench to clockwise at socket drive.
12. Insert M10 multi-point bit (1) into alternator shaft.
13. Use ring spanner to counterhold multi-point adapterVAS 3400.
14. Tighten poly V-belt pulley with freewheel by turning alternatorC drive shaft clockwise using torque wrenchV.A.G 1332.
15. Tighten bolted connection to 80 Nm. — 80 Nm (59 lb-ft)

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