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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012S4 QUATTRO SEDAN (8K2) V6-3.0L SC (CCBA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACSERVICE AND REPAIRCOMPRESSORDRIVE PLATE WITH OVERLOAD PROTECTION
2012 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) V6-3.0L SC (CCBA)
Drive Plate With Overload Protection
2012 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) V6-3.0L SC (CCBA)SECTION Drive Plate With Overload Protection
Drive Plate with Overload Protection
- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to S5 => [ A/C Compressor ] A/C Compressor or RS5 => [ A/C Compressor ] A/C Compressor.
Remove the drive plate
- Remove bolts - A -.
• Use a commercially available band wrench (with webbed band) to counterhold at drive plate - C -.
Installing drive plate
- Position drive plate with overload protection - B - onto drive plate - C -.
- Install the bolts - A - and tighten by hand.
- Check the drive plate run-out - B -. Refer to => [ Drive Plate with Overload Protection, Checking Run-Out and Adjusting ] Adjustments.
- Tighten the bolts - A - (torque specification: 10 Nm).
- Check the drive plate run-out - B -. Refer to => [ Drive Plate with Overload Protection, Checking Run-Out and Adjusting ] Adjustments.
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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.