5.2L 10-CYL. 4V Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): Bsm: NVH Audi S8 D3 facelift

Vibration Damper, Removing and Installing

Removing

1. Drain coolant --> «Cooling System, Draining and Filling»(ref-289204-S41202660542008062700000) .
2. Remove radiator --> «Radiator, Removing and Installing»(ref-289204-S30698977812008062700000) .
3. Remove fan shroud --> «Fan Shroud, Removing and Installing»(ref-289204-S04709556932008062700000) .

Scheme 32

1. Loosen 8 bolts - arrow - on vibration damper several turns by counterholding on generator belt pulley central nut with open end wrench.

Note. Before removing ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the ribbed belt under operating conditions.

1. Loosen tensioning bolt - arrow - and remove ribbed belt.
2. Remove vibration damper.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following

Note. Replace the vibration damper bolts with new original bolts . Insert bolts that are not self-locking with locking compound; Locking compound . The vibration damper can only be installed in one position - note the alignment bushing.

1. Tighten vibration damper bolts - arrow - diagonally in 3 stages.
2. Using torque wrench, tighten to 15 Nm.
3. Using torque wrench, tighten to 22 Nm.
4. With Torx key, 90 ( 1 / 4 turn) additional turn.
5. Install ribbed belt --> «Ribbed Belt, Removing and Installing»(ref-289204-S06253015392008062700000) .
6. Install fan shroud --> «Fan Shroud, Removing and Installing»(ref-289204-S04709556932008062700000) .
7. Install radiator --> «Radiator, Removing and Installing»(ref-289204-S30698977812008062700000) .
8. Fill with coolant --> Filling under «Cooling System, Draining and Filling»(ref-289204-S41202660542008062700000) .