Ribbed belt drive for generator, component overview

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Fig 1: Ribbed Belt Drive For Generator, Component Overview

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1 - 22 Nm

2 - 22 Nm

3 - Ribbed belt tensioner

4 - 22 Nm

5 - Generator

Removing and installing →
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABRIOLET

6 - M8 - 22 Nm; M10 - 46 Nm

7 - Alignment bushing

For generator bracket
2 pieces

8 - Generator bracket

9 - 10 Nm

10 - Idler roller holder

11 - Vibration damper

Removing and installing → Vibration damper, removing and installing

12 - 22 Nm plus an additional 45 ° (¹ /₈ turn)

Replace

13 - Idler roller for ribbed belt

14 - 22 Nm

15 - Cover cap

16 - Ribbed belt

Check for wear
Do not kink
Before removing, mark direction of rotation using chalk or felt-tip marker. Reversing direction of rotation of a run-in belt can destroy the belt
Removing and installing → Ribbed belt, removing and installing

When installing ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on pulleys

17 - Threaded bushing