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.