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Ribbed Belt






Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Locking Pin (T10060 A)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Remove the front section of the right wheel housing liner..

Removing the Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Ribbed Belt

- Mark the rotation direction on the ribbed belt.

- Rotate the belt tensioner - 1 - in the - direction of the arrow - using a 15 mm box end wrench - A - as illustrated, and then lock it into place using the locking pin (T10060 A).






- Remove the A/C compressor ribbed belt.

Removing Generator, Power Steering Pump and Coolant Pump Ribbed Belt

- Relieve the tension on the belt tensioner - 1 - for the A/C compressor ribbed belt (remove the locking pin (T10060 A) ).

- Mark the running direction of the generator, power steering pump and coolant pump ribbed belt.

- Insert the locking pin (T10060 A) into the belt tensioner - 2 -.






- Rotate the belt tensioner - 2 - in the - direction of the arrow - using a 15 mm box end wrench - A - and then lock it into place using the locking pin (T10060 A).

- Remove the generator, power steering pump and coolant pump ribbed belt.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Place the generator, power steering pump and coolant pump belt around the pulleys, then lastly around the idler pulley - 3 -.






- Rotate the A/C compressor pulley before tensioning the generator, power steering pump and coolant pump ribbed belt. Make sure the ribbed belt is seated correctly on the pulleys.

- Before installing the A/C compressor ribbed belt, secure the belt tensioner using the locking pin (T10060 A).

When installing the ribbed belt, note the rotation direction of the belt and be sure that it is seated correctly on the pulley.

- Start the engine and check the belt running direction.