Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes

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NOTE:

Ensure, before installing ribbed belt, that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor, power steering pump) are secured tightly.

Check relay pulleys for ease of movement

Note previously marked direction of belt rotation and be sure that it is seated correctly on pulley.

-- Pivot the tensioner in the direction of the -arrow- using a lever with a TORX^® 60 socket.

Fig 1: Rotate The Belt Tensioner In The -Direction Of The Arrow

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-- Route ribbed belt as shown.

Vehicles with an Additional Idler Pulley:

Fig 2: Identifying Ribbed Belt Components With An Additional Idler Pulley

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Generator
Idler Roller
Idler Roller
Coolant Pump
Idler Roller
Power-steering pump
A/C Compressor
Ribbed belt tensioner
Crankshaft