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Ribbed Belt






Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

M8 x 50 bolt

Removing

Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

- To release ribbed belt tension, rotate tensioner in direction of - arrow -.





Risk of destroying tensioner.

Only install bolt for securing tensioner far enough so that ribbed belt can be removed.

- Secure tensioner with M8 x 50 bolt - arrow A -.

- Remove ribbed belt.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Before installing ribbed belt, generator, A/C compressor and power steering pump must be securely installed.

- Route ribbed belt as follows:





1. Vibration damper

2. Coolant pump

3. Tensioner

4. Generator

5. Idler pulley

6. Air conditioner compressor

7. Power steering pump

When installing ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

- Release tensioner by removing bolt.

- Check whether ribbed belt is routed correctly.

- Start engine and check whether ribbed belt runs correctly.