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Replacing A/C Compressor Drive Belt





Note: If the drive belt is to be reused, mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of rotation.
If necessary, remove splash guard.





Version with hydraulic belt tensioner:
Remove the dust cab. Push back belt tensioner at bolt connection of guide pulley and remove drive belt.





Version with mechanical belt tensioner:
Push back belt tensioner at hexagon head and remove drive belt.

Installation:
Check drive belt for coolant and oil residues, replace if necessary

Caution:
^ It is essential to replace drive belt if it comes into contact with hydraulic fluid.
^ Fit drive belt and check it is correctly located on pulleys.