11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)

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NOTE: If the drive belt is to be subsequently reused: Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove fan clutch with fan impeller, refer to 11 52 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN CLUTCH (S52 / S54 / M52 / M52TU / M54 / M56) .
Remove A/C compressor drive belt, refer to 11 28 050 REPLACING A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56) .

Remove cap from tensioning roller.

Fig 1: Removing Cap From Tensioning Roller

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Relieve tension on belt drive.

Remove drive belt.

Important!

Drive belt must be replaced if fouled with hydraulic fluid.

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Removing Drive Belt

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Installation:

Check that belt is correctly positioned on belt pulleys.

Fig 3: Aligning Drive Belt On Belt Pulleys

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Version with auxiliary tensioning roller.

Fig 4: Aligning Drive Belt (With Auxiliary Tensioning Roller)

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Installation:

Locking device of auxiliary tensioning roller must snap into groove on alternator.

Fig 5: Locating Groove On Alternator

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