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Ribbed Belt






Ribbed Belt

Removing

- Remove the front engine cover in - direction of arrows - if applicable.





Before removing ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the ribbed belt under operating conditions.

- To release ribbed belt tension, swing tensioner in - direction of arrow - with a standard 3/8" tool.





- Remove the ribbed belt and release tensioner.

Installing





- Place ribbed belt over the belt pulleys in the specified sequence.

1. Generator

2. Ribbed belt

3. Idler pulley

4. Vibration damper

5. Tensioner

When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

The rest of the installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Start the engine and check the belt running.