Ribbed belt, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Locking Pin T10060A

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Locking Pin T10060A

Removing

Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt.

Fig 2: Relieving Tension On Poly V-Belt

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Swing tensioner in direction of - arrow - with an open-end wrench until it can be locked.

Fig 3: Securing Tensioner Using Locking Pin T10060 A

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Secure tensioner using Locking Pin T10060 A - arrow -.
Remove sound insulation tray, refer to NOISE INSULATION (GASOLINE ENGINES), ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW or NOISE INSULATION (DIESEL ENGINES), ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
Remove ribbed belt.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Ensure, before installing ribbed belt, that all ancillaries (generator, air conditioner compressor, power steering pump) are secured tightly.
Note previously marked direction of belt rotation and be sure that it is seated correctly on pulley.
In vehicles without A/C system, lay ribbed belt last on the generator.
In vehicles with A/C system, lay ribbed belt last on the A/C compressor.

After completing repairs always:

Start engine and check belt running.

Ribbed belt routing

Fig 4: Identifying Belt Drive For Vehicles Without Air Conditioning

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Belt drive without air conditioning compressor

Fig 5: Identifying Belt Drive For Vehicles With Air Conditioning

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Belt drive with air conditioning compressor

NOTE:

Engines with A/C compressor are equipped with a double ribbed belt.