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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2011Q5 QUATTRO (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACCOMPRESSOR PULLEYSERVICE AND REPAIR
2011 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB)
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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.