11 28 050 Replacing A/C compressor drive belt (S62)

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NOTE: If the drive belt is to be reused, mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of rotation.

Remove engine splash guard.

Remove alternator drive belt. Refer to 11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt (S62) .

Tighten screw connection (1) of tensioning wheel and compress belt tensioner slowly and carefully. Hold belt tensioner under tension, remove drive belt.

Fig 1: Removing Drive Belt

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CAUTION: Drive belt must be replaced if fouled with hydraulic fluid.

Installation:

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

Install drive belt, make sure it is correctly positioned on belt pulleys.