Ribbed belt, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Locking Tool T40098

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Locking Tool T40098

Removing

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.

Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt.

Fig 2: Pivoting Belt Tensioner For Ribbed Belt To Relieve Tension On Ribbed Belt

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Pivot belt tensioner for ribbed belt in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on ribbed belt.
Secure tensioning element using Locking Tool T40098.
Remove ribbed belt.

Installing

NOTE:

Ribbed belt routing → Ribbed belt, routing .

Hold tensioning element with a box-end wrench, remove Locking Tool T40098 and relieve tension on tensioning element.
Check ribbed belt for correct positioning.
Start engine and check belt running.