Ribbed Belt

Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locking pin (T10060 A)

Removing

• Before raising the vehicle on a hoist (wheels off the ground), activate the vehicle lift mode.

- Loosen the noise insulation fasteners - 1 - and remove the noise insulation.





• Before removing the toothed belt, mark the running direction with chalk or felt a tip pen. A reversed running direction can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.

• Note the previously marked direction of belt rotation and be sure that it is seated correctly on the pulley.

- To loosen the ribbed belt, rotate the tensioner clockwise in the - direction of the arrow - using a 19 mm box wrench until two holes are aligned; counter hold in position using the (T10060).





- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Check the alignment of the ribbed belt after replacing the following components. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt Alignment, Checking ] Testing and Inspection:

• Power steering pump

• Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor

• Accessory bracket (for the power steering pump and A/C compressor)

- Place the ribbed belt over the belt pulleys in the specified sequence.





1. Upper idler pulley

2. Crankshaft

3. Lower idler pulley

4. Power steering pump

5. A/C compressor

6. Ribbed belt tensioner

7. Generator

- Rotate the ribbed belt tensioner in the - direction of the arrow -.





- Remove the (T10060).

- Ensure the ribbed belt is seated and routed correctly.

- Start the engine and check the belt running.