11 28 050 Removing and installing/replacing drive belt (elastobelt) for A/C compressor (M57TU/M57T2)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front splash guard.
If necessary, release bracket on A/C compressor.

Crank engine in direction of engine rotation.

At the same time, pull off drive belt (2) towards front in direction of arrow using a clean cloth (1).

Remove drive belt (1) towards front.

Fig 1: Removing Drive Belt

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Special tool 11 0 330 is required to fit the elastobelt.

Installation tool 11 0 331
Adapter ring 11 0 332 (use only on M47TU/M47TU2 engine)

Fig 2: Identifying Adapter Ring
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Fit drive belt (1) on A/C compressor.

Draw drive belt (1) with special tool 11 0 331 onto belt pulley in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Turning Drive Belt With Special Tool 11 0 331 Onto Belt Pulley

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Installation:

Check drive belt for coolant and oil residues, replace if necessary.

Observe direction of rotation if reusing the drive belt.