11 28 010 Replacing drive belt for alternator (N63 O1)
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Special tools required:
- 11 0 390 .
IMPORTANT:
If contaminated with hydraulic fluid: Replace
drive belt.
Installation note:
If the drive belt is to be reused, mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of rotation.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove FAN COWL .
- Release EXPANSION TANK for charge air cooler from bracket and press forwards
Coolant hoses do not need to be released.
IMPORTANT:
Belt tensioner is under high initial spring tension.
Pre-tension belt tensioner (1) in direction of arrow with tool (2).
Insert special tool 11 0 390 in dowel hole.
Remove drive belt.
Graphic shows N63.
Installation note:
Make sure drive belt is in correct installation position.
Assemble engine.