Ribbed Belt, Removing and Installing

Ribbed belt, removing and installing

- Lock carrier in service position, [1][2]Procedures

CAUTION! Before removing ribbed belt, note direction of rotation with chalk or felt-tip marker. Reversing the direction of rotation of a used belt can destroy the belt. When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulley.

Removing




- Remove noise insulation panel (arrows).




- Loosen bolts for ribbed belt tensioner for A/C compressor (arrows).
- Release tension on ribbed belt and remove belt.




All models
- Move ribbed belt tensioner in direction of arrow to release tension on ribbed belt.




Note: Ribbed belt tensioner can be locked in place by inserting a proper sized angled hex socket wrench (arrow) or 3204 drift into locating bore.

- Remove ribbed belt and release tension on ribbed belt tensioner.

Installing

Note: When installing ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulley.

- Place ribbed belt on belt pulleys for crankshaft, viscous fan and power steering pump, (use tools to pull up if necessary).




- Move ribbed belt tensioner in direction of arrow.
- Install ribbed belt on belt pulley for generator last and release tension on belt tensioner.
- Check ribbed belt for proper installation.
- Ribbed belt routing, V-Belt and Ribbed Belt, Routing Overview
- Install ribbed belt for A/C compressor.
- Ribbed belt routing, V-Belt and Ribbed Belt, Routing Overview




- Use torque wrench to pre-tighten belt tensioner hex screw to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten bolts -A- to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) at same time.
- Start engine and check running of belt.