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Ribbed Belt






Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Locking Tool (T40098)

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 -.

- Secure the tensioner with the (T40098).

- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Secure the generator and Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor before installing the ribbed belt.

- Install the ribbed belt as illustrated.






- Turn the tensioner in direction of - arrow - and remove the (T40098).






- Release tensioner.

- Check whether ribbed belt is routed correctly.

- Start engine and check whether ribbed belt runs correctly.