Compressor Pulley: Service and Repair

2011 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)SECTION Service and Repair






Belt Pulley with A/C Clutch

Remove the belt pulley - A - as described below if it (after removing the locking ring) will not come off the A/C compressor flange by hand (for example, due to dirt build-up).






Mount the arms on the puller so that the outside of the belt pulley does not get bent if the belt pulley - A - is going to be used again.

- Remove the belt pulley - A - with a 3-arm puller - B -.

Do not support the puller spindle - B - on the A/C compressor shaft when removing the belt pulley - A -.

Use a sleeve - C - (for example, VAG 1719/1 taken from A/C clutch set (V.A.G 1719) ) to support the spindle on the arm puller - B - on the A/C compressor flange.

Clean the flange on the A/C compressor thoroughly after removing the belt pulley - A -. It must possible to install the belt pulley - A - by hand.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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