Timing Belt: Service and Repair

Ribbed Belt, Checking, 6.0L MPI and 5.2 FSI

Check guide rollers and tensioner rollers and replace if necessary.

Check ribbed belt - 1 - for:





• Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional breaks)

• Separation (cover layer, belt cords)

• Breaks at lower layer

• Fraying of cords

• Wear at flanks (material wear, frayed flanks, hardening or glazing of flanks, surface cracks)

• Oil or grease contamination

• Replace the belt if any damage is found. By replacing, failures and/or disturbances can be avoided. The replacement of a ribbed belt is a repair measure