When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TD, GTD, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 GTI 16V, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.8 VR6, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 SDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt on VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Serpentine belt
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V-Ribbed Belt Set
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Water Pump + V-Ribbed Belt Kit
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Golf 3. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Crow bar
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Golf 3. Tip:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Golf 3. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 5
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 3
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the fasteners of the hydraulic power steering pump. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the hydraulic power steering pump. Use a drive socket #13. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Loosen the V belt.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the V belt.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the alternator fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Loosen the alternator fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Golf 3. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  17. Step 18
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the alternator. Use a crowbar.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt is properly tensioned.
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