Recommended replacement interval for the part category V-Ribbed Belts : 60000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 SDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 D, 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) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for GOLF III (1H1) and other VW models

V-Ribbed Belts

V-Ribbed Belt Set

Water Pump + V-Ribbed Belt Kit

        V-Ribbed Belts for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI Diesel (110 hp)
      
        V-Ribbed Belts for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro (1HX1) Petrol (90 hp)
      
        V-Ribbed Belts for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 D Diesel (64 hp)
      
        V-Ribbed Belts for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 SDI Diesel (64 hp)
      
        V-Ribbed Belts for VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 GTI 16V Petrol (150 hp)
      
        V-Ribbed Belts for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TD,GTD Diesel (75 hp)
      
        V-Ribbed Belts for VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.8 VR6 Petrol (174 hp)
      
        V-Ribbed Belts for VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI Diesel (90 hp)
      
        V-Ribbed Belts for VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 Syncro (1HX1) Petrol (115 hp)

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

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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:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 4

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 5

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 6

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 3
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 9

Remove the wheel arch cover.
Step 10

Clean the fasteners of the hydraulic power steering pump.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the fasteners of the hydraulic power steering pump.Use a drive socket #13.Use a drive socket #16.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Loosen the V belt.
Step 13

Remove the V belt.
Step 14

Clean the alternator fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Loosen the alternator fasteners.Use a drive socket #13.Use a drive socket #16.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the V-ribbed belt.
Step 17

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.
Step 18

Place the V-ribbed belt on the alternator.Use a crowbar.

AUTODOC recommends:

Make sure that the V-ribbed belt is properly tensioned.
Step 19

Install the V belt.
Step 20

Tighten the fasteners of the hydraulic power steering pump.Use a drive socket #13.Use a drive socket #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.
Step 21

Tighten the alternator fasteners.Use a drive socket #13.Use a drive socket #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.
Step 22

Install the wheel arch cover to its mounting seat. Screw in the fasteners.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 23

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 24

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 25

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Golf 3. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 26

Install the wheel.

Replacement: serpentine belt – VW Golf 3. Professionals recommend:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 28

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 29

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 30

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 31

Close the hood.

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