Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Ribbed Belt
Removing
- Pull front engine cover off - arrows -.
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.
- Pivot tensioning device in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on ribbed belt.
- Remove ribbed belt and release tensioning device.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
- Route ribbed belt - 2 - over belt pulley in the specified sequence.
1 Generator
3 Idler roller
4 Vibration damper
5 Tensioning roller
• When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.
- Start the engine and check the belt routing.