Installing ribbed belt
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- Install in reverse order.
NOTE:
- Make sure, before installing ribbed belt, that all ancillary (alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump) are secured tightly.
- When installing the ribbed belt observe belt direction of rotation and that the belt is seated correctly in the belt pulleys.
- Install ribbed belt.
- Remove M8 bolt from tensioner!
After completing repairs always:
- Start engine and check belt running.
- Install right-hand insulation tray: → 50 BODY, FRONT
- Install engine cover.