Ribbed Belt, Removing and Installing

Ribbed belt, removing and installing
Special Tools and Equipment

3299 Ribbed belt installation tool with 3299/1 claw for tensioner:

^ 3299 ribbed belt installation tool with 3299/1 claw for tensioner

Removing





^ Remove cover -1- in engine compartment (left side).





^ Remove cover -1- in engine compartment (right side).





^ Remove bolts (arrows).
^ Detach Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80- -1- at air guide.
^ Remove air guide -2-.





^ Remove front engine cover (arrows).

Note: Before removing ribbed belt, mark direction of rotation with chalk or felt-tip marker. Reversing the direction of rotation of a run-in belt can destroy the belt.





^ Swing ribbed belt tensioner in direction of arrow to release tension on ribbed belt using 3299 ribbed belt installation tool and 3299/1 claw for tensioner.
^ Remove ribbed belt from pulley of power steering pump.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal:
^ First install ribbed belt on crankshaft pulley. Slide belt onto tensioning roller last.
^ Belt path





1. Generator
2. Ribbed belt
3. Power steering vane pump
4. A/C compressor
5. Crankshaft
6. Tensioner roller

Note: When installing ribbed belt, ensure correct seating on belt pulley.

^ Start engine and check path of belt.