11 28 010 Replace alternator drive belt (N74)

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IMPORTANT: If contaminated with hydraulic fluid: Replace drive belt.
Belt tensioner is under high initial spring tension.

Installation:

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FAN COWL

Slowly and carefully preload belt tensioner (1) with a Torx socket T60 (2) in direction of arrow up to limit position.

Secure special tool 11 0 390 in dowel hole.

Belt tensioner (1) is in installation position.

Remove drive belt (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Belt, Belt Tensioner And Torx Socket T60

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Assemble engine.