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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

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

7 - Compressor

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

• Clean compressor flange before sliding on belt pulley.
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