12 31... Replacing alternator belt pulley

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Special tools required:

PROCEDURE WITH SPECIAL TOOL 12 7 121

Illustrations show N42:

If fitted, remove cover cap from belt pulley.

Depending on alternator type, slacken screw with:

Torx socket wrench
Slacken multi-tooth socket wrench (special tool 12 7 122 ).

Grip freewheel with special tool 12 7 121 .

Installation:

Tightening torque 12 31 8AZ .

Remove alternator drive belt.

Release screw and if necessary remove freewheel.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (12 7 121) And (12 7 122)

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Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (12 7 123)

PROCEDURE WITH SPECIAL TOOL 12 7 123

Depending on the alternator version, hold down alternator axis with: Torx key and Hold inner multi-wrench tool (special tool 12 7 122).

Release freewheel with special tool 12 7 123 and a ring spanner and remove. Installation note: Tightening torque 12 31 8AZ .