Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

M8x50 bolt

Removal

Proceed as follows:

CAUTION:

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

Before Removal ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

-- To release ribbed belt tension, rotate tensioner in -direction of arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying M8x50 Bolt In Threaded Hole

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CAUTION:

Risk of destroying tensioner.

Only install bolt for securing tensioner far enough so that ribbed belt can be removed.

-- Secure tensioner with M8x50 bolt -arrow A-.

-- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installation

Fig 2: Identifying Ribbed Belt Routing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Before Installation the ribbed belt, the generator, A/C compressor and power steering pump must be secured.

-- Route ribbed belt as follows:

Vibration Damper
Coolant Pump
Tensioning Roller
Generator
Idler Roller
A/C Compressor
Power Steering Pump

NOTE:

When Installation the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

-- Release tensioner by Removal bolt.

-- Check whether ribbed belt is routed correctly.

-- Start engine and check whether ribbed belt runs correctly.