Removing and Installing "V" Ribbed Belt

Special tools, equipment, test and inspection devices
- Hex head bolt M8x80
Removing "V" ribbed belt
- Remove right sound damping tray.
- Mark direction of travel of "V" ribbed belt.





- Screw 8 mm x 80 bolt into tapped hole -A- of belt tensioner until pressure on "V" ribbed belt is released.

Note: Screw the bolt in only far enough to make it possible to remove the "V" ribbed belt. Otherwise, the belt tensioner housing can be damaged.

- Remove "V" ribbed belt.

Installing "V" ribbed belt

Notes:
- Before installing the "V" ribbed belt, make sure that all the assemblies (alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump) are tightly mounted.
- When installing the "V" ribbed belt, note the direction of travel and make sure the belt is correctly seated in the belt pulleys.





- Put on "V" ribbed belt.
- Remove 8 mm bolt from tensioner.
After work is completed, always:
- Start engine and check belt run.