Poly V-belt, removing and installing: Installing

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NOTE:

Before installing the poly V-belt, ensure that all ancillaries (Generator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump) are secured tightly.
When installing the poly V-belt, check the direction of belt rotation and for proper seating of the belt in the pulleys.
For vehicles without air conditioning, put the poly V-belt over the Generator pulley last.
For vehicles with air conditioning, put the poly V-belt over the air conditioning compressor pulley last.

After completing repairs always:

Fig 1: Ribbed Belt Routing - With No Air Conditioning Compressor

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Belt drive for vehicles without air conditioning

Fig 2: Ribbed Belt Routing - With Air Conditioning Compressor

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Belt drive for vehicles with air conditioning