Ribbed belt for generator, vane pump and air conditioner compressor: Notes

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NOTE:

Mark direction of the ribbed belt with chalk or felt-tip pen prior to removal. Running a used belt in the opposite direction could destroy it. When installing the belt, make sure it is properly seated on pulleys.

Fig 1: Ribbed Belt For Generator, Vane Pump And Air Conditioner Compressor Remove/Install Components

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1 - 25 Nm

2 - Tensioning roller

3 - Ribbed belt

Mark direction of rotation before removing
Removing and installing → Ribbed belt, removing and installing

4 - 25 Nm

5 - Bracket

For generator, power steering pump and air conditioning compressor
Removing and installing → Bracket for generator, power steering pump and air conditioning compressor, removing and installing

6 - 40 Nm

7 - Generator

Removing:

See Caution before beginning repairs on electrical system → Engine, disassembling and assembling

Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap
Loosen ribbed belt and remove from generator → Ribbed belt, removing and installing .
Loosen bolted connection at top and bottom.
Swivel generator to side slightly and disconnect electrical connectors.

Remove generator.

8 - 20 Nm

9 - 40 Nm

10 - 20 Nm

11 - Power steering pump

Removing and installing: → 48 - STEERING

12 - 40 Nm

13 - Air conditioning compressor

When installing, pay attention to dowel sleeves

14 - 20 Nm

15 - Vibration damper/pulley

Can only be installed in one position Installing vibration damper/pulley

16 - Collared bolt, 10 Nm + 90 ° * See note

17 - Idler wheel

Secured to bracket for generator, power steering pump and air conditioning compressor

18 - Special bolt, 25 Nm

For idler wheel