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Replacing A/C Compressor Drive Belt (M52/S52/M52TU/M54/M56)




11 28 050 - Replacing A/C compressor drive belt (M52/S52/M52TU/M54/M56)





Note:
If the drive belt is to be subsequently reused:
Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- If necessary, remove splash guard.





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





Model with mechanical drive belt and tension jack:
Press back drive belt tensioner at hexagon head or Torx socket and remove drive belt.

Important!
Drive belt must be replaced if fouled with hydraulic fluid.

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

Install drive belt, make sure it is correctly positioned on belt pulleys.