Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• M8 x 50 Bolt

Removing

- Mark the running direction of the ribbed belt.

- Rotate the belt tensioner in the - direction of the arrow - using a suitable wrench.






- Install a M8 X 50 bolt - A - into the threaded hole in the tensioner, thereby securing the tensioner.

• Only screw in the bolt so far, until the ribbed belt can be removed, otherwise the housing of the tensioner can be damaged.

- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing

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

• Check that idler roller turns easily.

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

- Route the ribbed belt and remove the M8 x 50 bolt from the tensioner.






When finished, always perform the following work:

- Start the engine and check the belt running.