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Drive Belt Sprocket Bolt - Revised Torque


91audi04

Group: 13

Number: 91-05

Date: June 30, 1991


Subject: Drive Belt Sprocket Bolt, Revised Torque


Model(s): 80/90 w/Eng. code 3A 1988-1991


Drive belt sprocket bolt, revised tightening torque

Effective immediately, the tightening torque for the drive belt sprocket bolt has been changed.

Old:

90 N-m ( 66 ft.lb) + 1/2 (180~) turn


New:

90 N-m ( 66 ft.lb.) + 1/4 (90~) turn


CAUTION

Use dial type torque wrench. Damage may result from use of a "click" type wrench.


^ additional 1/4 (90~) turn may be done in more than one step

^ always replace bolt, do not reuse

^ use tool 3099 to hold belt sprocket while loosening or tightening bolt

^ lightly coat the bolt threads and shoulder with oil prior to installing