Ribbed Belt, Removing and Installing

Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing


NOTE:
- Always replace ribbed belt if found to be faulty. This will avoid related break-downs or operating problems.
- If a used ribbed belt is to be reused, mark direction of rotation before removing. When installing used ribbed belts observe the direction of rotation marked on removal. Installing opposite to the direction of rotation leads to belt damage
- It is not necessary to adjust the ribbed belt tension, as a spring loaded tensioner guarantees the best possible belt tension


Preparation, all engines







- Remove securing bolts -arrows- and remove the middle cover of the engine compartment noise insulation.







- Remove hex nut, unclip securing clips -arrows- and remove right-hand engine cover of the compartment noise insulation.

All gasoline engines, continued:

- Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt if it is to be reused.







- To slacken ribbed belt turn tensioning element in direction of arrow.







- Block tensioner with mandrel T10060.
- Remove ribbed belt.

Ribbed Belt, Removing (all 2.8L 6-cylinder Engine With Power Steering Pump And A/C Compressor)

Special tools, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required
- Hex bolt M8 X 50

2.8L - 2V


NOTE: Engine cover on USA/CDN 2.8L - 2V is similar to European market 2.3L engine illustrated here.







- Remove mounting screw(s) -arrow-.
- Lift engine covers -A- and -B- (where applicable) from engine.

2.8L - 4V







- Unclip and lift engine cover -1- from engine.
- Mark running direction of ribbed belt if it will be used again.







- Install hex bolt -A- as illustrated and tighten until ribbed belt tension is relieved.
- Remove ribbed belt.

Ribbed belt, installing


NOTE:
- When installing ribbed belts that have already been used, make sure to mark the running direction when they are removed.
- Before installing the ribbed belt, make sure that all subassemblies (generator, air conditioner compressor, vane pump) are tightly mounted.
- When installing the belt, ensure correct seat of the ribbed belt in the belt pulleys!


- Install ribbed belt.
- Remove hex bolt to reapply tension to ribbed belt.
- Start engine and check running of belt.
- Install engine cover.
- Install center and right engine compartment cover for noise insulation.