Ribbed Belt

Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• M8 x 50 bolt

Removing

- Mark direction of rotation of the ribbed belt.

- Press tensioning arm in - direction of arrow - using a suitable wrench.

- Install a M8 x 50 bolt into the threaded hole - A -, thereby securing the ribbed belt tensioner.





• Only install bolt until the ribbed belt can be removed, otherwise the housing of the tensioning roller can be damaged.

- Remove ribbed belt.

Installing

• Ensure, before installing ribbed belt, that all accessories (alternator, air conditioner compressor, power steering pump) are secured tightly.

• Check that idler pulley turns easily.

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

- Route ribbed belt and remove the M8 bolt from the tensioning roller.





After completing repairs always:

- Start engine and check belt running.