Engine - Deflection Measurement for V-Belt Tension
84VW03Applies To RABBIT, JETTA,
SCIROCCO, QUANTUM,
VANAGON
Group 27
Subject
Alternator V-Belt Tension
Part Identifier N/A
Key Points
Deflection measurement for V-belt tension
(Supercedes P-Circular, Group 27, No.. 83-01) A-98
Number
84-02
April 20, 1984
Due to higher alternator output, present V-belt tension is insufficient. Adjust belt tension as follows:
Alternator V-belts up to 1000 mm long
^ a 2 mm max. deflection with new belt
^ a 5 mm max. deflection with previously run belt
Alternator V-belts over 1000 mm long
^ a 10 mm max. deflection with new belt
^ a 15 mm max. deflection with previously run belt
Note
Extremely loud squealing may indicate damaged V-belt that should be replaced