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Ribbed Belts






Ribbed Belts

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Locking Pin (T10060 A)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Remove the right front wheel housing liner..

A/C Compressor Ribbed Belt:

Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction of a used ribbed belt.

Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the running direction with chalk or a felt tip pen for reinstallation later.

- Rotate the belt tensioner - 1 - as shown using a 15 mm box end wrench - A - in the - direction of the arrow - and secure using the locking pin (T10060A).






- Remove the ribbed belt for the A/C compressor.

Generator, Power Steering Pump and Coolant Pump, Ribbed Belt:

Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction of a used ribbed belt.

Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the running direction with chalk or a felt tip pen for reinstallation later.

- Release the tension on the A/C compressor ribbed belt tensioner (remove the locking pin (T10060A) ).






- Rotate the tensioner - 2 - using a 15 mm box end wrench - A - in the - direction of the arrow - and secure using the locking pin (T10060 A).

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

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order while noting the following:

- Install the generator, power steering pump and coolant pump ribbed belt onto the pulleys, then lastly onto the idler pulley - 4 -.






- Before tensioning the ribbed belt, rotate the A/C compressor pulley and check the ribbed belt for correct seating on the pulley.

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

Make sure the belt rotation direction is correct and that the belt sits correctly on the pulleys.

- Start the engine and check the belt running.