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

Removing





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





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





- Remove bolts (arrows).
- Remove air guide -1-.





- 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, noting the following:
- 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. tensioning roller

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

- Start engine and check path of belt.