Removing ribbed belt

NOTE: Mark the direction of rotation with chalk or felt pen before removing the ribbed belt. If the belt rotates in the wrong direction when it is reinstalled, it can break. Ensure that the belt is properly seated in the pulleys when installing.

Fig 1: Slackening Ribbed Belt

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To loosen ribbed belt turn tensioning element in direction of arrow.
Remove ribbed belt.

Fig 2: Blocking Tensioner With 3090

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The tensioning element can be locked in position with a suitable punch (4.5 mm diameter, approx. 55 mm long). Connecting rod support 3090 can also be used.