11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt (M62): Installation

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Check drive belt for coolant and oil residue and replace if necessary.

Mount drive belt and check that it is correctly positioned on belt pulleys.

Pretension adjustable plate at hexagon head (1) up to end of elongated hole (2) and tighten down screws (3).

CAUTION: Screws (3) up to 9/98
M8 strength class 8.8 tightening torque 22 N.m.
Screws (3) from 9/98 with liquid-cooled alternator
M8 strength class 10.9 tightening torque 30 N.m.

Fig 1: Installing Belt Tensioner

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