Ribbed Belt, Checking Condition
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Perform The Following Procedure:
-- Turn the engine by the vibration damper/belt pulley using a socket.
Check the ribbed belt -1- for:
- Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional breaks)
- Separation (cover layer, belt cords)
- Breaks at lower layer
- Fraying of cords
- Wear at flanks (material wear, frayed flanks, hardening or glazing of flanks, surface cracks)
- Oil or grease contamination
CAUTION:
- The ribbed belt must be replaced if any damage is found.
- This will prevent any belt malfunctions.
- Replacing the belt is a repair procedure.