Ribbed Belt Pulley With Freewheel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the generator if necessary, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- For some engine types the removal can be performed with the generator still installed, here only the ribbed belt must have the tension released and be removed.

-- Clamp the generator in a vise at the mounting points.

-- If equipped, remove the protective cap from the decoupling belt pulley with freewheel.

-- Install the Multi-Tooth Adapter T10474 or Multi-Tooth Adapter 3400 -1- in the belt pulley and attach a wrench.

-- Place a suitable tool -2- in the generator shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Suitable Tool

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-- Turn the generator shaft clockwise -arrow- to loosen and while doing so counterhold with the wrench.

-- Hold the ribbed belt pulley with freewheel in place by hand and turn it at the generator shaft until the ribbed belt pulley with freewheel can be removed.