A/C Compressor Driveshaft

A/C Compressor Driveshaft

Removal

- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to FSI engine => [ Compressor ] Compressor or TFSI engine => [ Compressor ] Compressor.

- Remove the grommet - A -.






- Remove driveshaft - B - from splines of drive pinion - C -.

• Grommet - A - is secured against slipping with a clamp on the flange of drive pinion - C - of the engine.

• If grommet - E - is damaged, replace it.

• To secure the clamp with the vane pump installed, use the locking pliers (VAS 6199) , for example.

Installation

Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:

- Check driveshaft - B -, splines must show no traces of wear and must be seated free of play in splines of drive wheel - C -.

- Prior to installation, grease the splines of input shaft - B - for example with grease (G 000 100) Electronic Parts Catalog.

- Insert the input shaft - B - before installing A/C compressor and slide it into drive wheel - C - up to stop.






- Grommet - A - is secured against slipping by a clamp on the vane pump flange.

- After installing A/C compressor, check the position of the grommet - A -.

• The clamp is available together with grommet - A - as a replacement part, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.