Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

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

Check that idler roller turns easily.

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

-- Route ribbed belt and remove M8 bolt from tensioning roller.

Fig 1: Ribbed Belt Routing

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After the belt is installed, always perform the following:

-- Start the engine and check the belt running.