Ribbed belt, component overview

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NOTE:

Before removing ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions. When installing, make sure the belt is correctly seated in the belt pulley.

Fig 1: Ribbed Belt, Component Overview

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1 - Ribbed belt

Ribbed belt routing → Ribbed belt, routing
Check for wear
Do not kink
Removing and installing → Ribbed belt, removing and installing

2 - Pulley

For ribbed belt
Removing and installing → Crankshaft belt pulley, removing and installing

3 - Special bolt

Replace
Torque specification 10 Nm plus an additional 90 °

4 - 23 Nm

5 - Engine lift eye

6 - Belt tensioner for ribbed belt

To release tension on ribbed belt, pivot using open-end wrench.
Secure tensioner with special tool Locking Tool T40098

7 - 23 Nm

8 - Bushing

9 - Bracket for assemblies

Removing and installing → Accessory assembly bracket, removing and installing

10 - 23 Nm

11 - Generator

Removing and installing → 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
To facilitate installing the generator, slightly drive back threaded bushings for retaining bolts on generator.

12 - 23 Nm

13 - Power steering pump

Removing and installing → 48 - STEERING

14 - 45 Nm

Insert with locking fluid
Locking fluid
Observe tightening sequence → Accessory assembly bracket, removing and installing

15 - Bushing

2 pieces

16 - Air conditioner compressor

Removing and installing → 87 AIR CONDITIONING

17 - 25 Nm

18 - Idler roller for ribbed belt

Note installation position

19 - 20 Nm plus an additional 90 ° (¹ /₄ turn)

Replace