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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A4 AVANT QUATTRO, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONSENGINE CONTROLS - SPECIFICATIONSQUICK-SERVICEDRIVE BELT INSPECTIONA4NOTES
1998 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, Automatic
Drive Belt Inspection: A4: Notes
1998 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, AutomaticSECTION Notes
- Mark direction of belt travel before removing belt (if reusing belt). Remove drive belt guard. Using a 17-mm wrench, rotate tensioner clockwise to loosen belt tensioner. Secure belt tensioner using Drift (3204). See Figure.
- Remove drive belt. Ensure belt has no splits, cracks or other damage. Replace drive belt if necessary. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install drive belt onto tensioning pulley last. Using a 17-mm wrench, hold tensioner and remove drift. Allow tensioner to move against drive belt. Install drive belt guard.
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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.