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.