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Compressor Belt Pulley






Compressor Belt Pulley

Different versions of the pulley are installed, depending on compressor construction type and engine version

Pulley, removing from compressor and re-installing => [ Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor ] Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor





1 - Circlip

Remove carefully using a small screwdriver or needle-nose pliers (especially note belt pulley when doing this)

Removing and installing => [ Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor ] Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor

As of model year 2006, circlips with a rubber disc vulcanized on to them are installed as a running change, this rubber disc replaces the plastic disc which could be glued on up to then (not present on all compressors).

2 - Drive plate

Attached to compressor input shaft

Different versions

With overload safeguard, triggers when torque is too-high (e.g. compressor produces friction) and belt pulley runs freely without driving the compressor.

Removing and installing => [ Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor ] Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor

Tightening specification 35 Nm

A plastic washer may be glued on, depending on time period of production => [ Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor ] Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor.

3 - Circlip

Replace

Install on proper side (level side to compressor)

Removing and installing => [ Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor ] Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor

4 - Spacer

Dimensions: 17.5 x 10 x 3 mm

5 - Rubber elements

6x, install on proper side => [ Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor ] Compressor Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing from Compressor

Decouples belt pulley from compressor driveshaft, damps vibrations and noise.

for installation, lightly coat rubber elements, e.g. with tire mounting paste or a soap solution (as a lubricant)

6 - Belt pulley

Belt pulley is made of plastic and is sensitive to impact, therefore handle it with especial care

Different versions

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7 - Compressor

Different versions may be installed, depending on engine version and country version of vehicle.

Clean compressor flange before sliding on belt pulley.