Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Connecting Pin (T10027)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Disconnect ventilation line - 2 - (white) and remove the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister from the bracket.






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

- Install a wrench - 1 - onto the belt tensioner bolt and turn in the direction of the - arrow - far enough until the (T10027) can be installed to the tensioner.






- Remove ribbed belt.

Installing

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

• Check relay pulleys for ease of movement

• Ribbed belt must not be kinked.

• If reinstalling the old belt, note the previously marked direction of belt rotation and be sure that it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

- Install ribbed belt as shown.

- Install the wrench - 1 - onto the belt tensioner bolt and turn in the direction of the - arrow - far enough until the (T10027) can be removed from the tensioner.






When finished, always perform the following work:

- Start the engine and check the belt running.