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Ribbed Belt, Checking Condition

NOT APPLICABLE TO e-GOLF

Procedure

-- Turn the engine at the vibration damper/belt pulley using a socket.

Check ribbed belt -1- for:

GWWN01-11689

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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)

CAUTION:

The ribbed belt must be replaced if any damage is found.
Ribbed belts on diesel engines, which have come into contact with oils, brake fluid, fuel or AdBlue, must always be replaced.
Ribbed belts on gasoline engines, which have come into contact with oils, brake fluid, fuel or coolant, must always be replaced.
This will prevent any belt malfunctions.
Replacing the belt is a repair procedure.