The timing belt tensioner is a load-bearing pulley located on an adjustable axle. Its main function is belt tension; additional functions are to damp drive vibrations and increase the angle of the camshaft pulley wrap.

1. A4 (8D2, B5)
2. A4 Saloon (8D2, B5)
3. A4 / S4 (8D2, B5)
4. A4 Avant (8D5, B5)
5. A4 (8E2, B6)
6. A4 / S4 (8E2, B6)
7. PASSAT (3B3)
8. PASSAT Saloon (3B3)
9. PASSAT Variant (3B6)
10. PASSAT Estate (3B6)
11. A6 (4B2, C5)
12. A6 Saloon (4B2, C5)
13. A6 / S6 (4B2, C5)
14. A6 Avant (4B5, C5)
15. A6 / S6 Avant (4B5, C5)
16. A4 Avant (8E5, B6)
17. A4 / S4 Avant (8E5, B6)
18. SUPERB I (3U4)
19. SUPERB I Saloon (3U4)
20. A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7)
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The operation of the timing belt tensioner

The OPTIMAL brand Tensioner, timing belt is a bearing with a pulley on the outer cage. Depending on the design, the tensioning mechanism can be made in the form of an eccentric pressed into the inner bearing race, or placed on a separate bracket. The bearing cage is packed with grease and covered with a lip. You can order an automatic tensioner, it is a little more complicated, but the roller itself has no fundamental differences.

Timing belt tension is designed for a specific force and must be consistent. Selecting a timing belt tensioner pulley that is too loose can cause the belt to slip through the timing belt teeth. This is unacceptable, since it will lead to a shift in the phases of the valve operation relative to the movement of the pistons.