Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Ribbed belt, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Locking Pin T10060A

Removing
- Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt.





- Swing tensioner in direction of - arrow - with an open-end wrench until it can be locked.





- Secure tensioner using Locking Pin T10060 A - arrow -.
- Remove sound insulation tray.
- Remove ribbed belt.

Installing
- Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Note:
^ Ensure, before installing ribbed belt, that all ancillaries (generator, air conditioner compressor, power steering pump) are secured tightly.
^ Note previously marked direction of belt rotation and be sure that it is seated correctly on pulley.
^ In vehicles without A/C system, lay ribbed belt last on the generator.
^ In vehicles with A/C system, lay ribbed belt last on the A/C compressor. After completing repairs always:

- Start engine and check belt running.

Ribbed belt routing

Belt drive without air conditioning compressor:

Belt drive without air conditioning compressor

Belt drive with air conditioning compressor:

Belt drive with air conditioning compressor

Note: Engines with A/C compressor are equipped with a double ribbed belt.