Ribbed Belt

Ribbed Belt

Removing

• Mark the rotation direction of the ribbed belt using chalk or felt tip marker before removing. Running a used belt in the opposite direction could destroy it.

- Disconnect the connectors - 2 and 3 -.






- Remove the bracket - 1 - and move it to the side along with the wiring harness.

• Ignore the - arrow -.

- Pivot the tensioner in the - direction of the arrow - using a ratchet with a T60 TORX(R) socket to release the tension from the ribbed belt.






- Remove the ribbed belt from the tensioner.

Installing

• Ensure, before installing the ribbed belt, that all ancillaries (alternator, Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor, power steering pump) are secured tightly.

• Check the idler pulleys for ease of movement

• Note the previously marked belt rotation direction and be sure that it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

- Pivot the tensioner in the - direction of the arrow - using a ratchet with a T60 TORX(R) socket.






- Route the ribbed belt as shown.

with a Additional Idler Pulley






1. Generator

2. Idler roller

3. Idler roller

4. Coolant pump

5. Idler roller

6. Power steering pump

7. A/C compressor

8. Ribbed belt tensioner

9. Vibration damper


without a Additional Idler Pulley






1. Generator

2. Idler roller

3. Idler roller

4. Coolant pump

5. Power steering pump

6. A/C compressor

7. Ribbed belt tensioner

8. Vibration damper


Continuation for All

After the belt is installed, always perform the following:

- Start the engine and check the belt running.