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Ribbed Belt






Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Connecting Pin (T10027)

Removing

- Remove the engine cover.

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Mark the running direction of the ribbed belt before removing.

- Using a wrench - 1 - on the tensioner bolt, rotate the tensioner in the - direction of the arrow - far enough until (T10027) can be installed in the tensioner.





- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing

Before installing the ribbed belt, make sure that all ancillaries (alternator, Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor) are secured.

Check the pulleys for ease of movement

Ribbed belt must not be kinked.

Note previously marked direction of belt rotation and be sure that it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

- Install the ribbed belt as shown.

- Rotate the tensioner slightly in the- direction of the arrow - using a wrench - 1 -. This releases tension on the (T10027) in tensioner and it can be removed.





Once the work is completed:

- Start the engine and check the belt running.