Ribbed Belt TENSIONER, A/C Compressor Drive

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-- Observe safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

-- Loosen the tensioner -1- bolt -2- and remove the tensioner.

Fig 1: Belt Tensioner And Bolt

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-- Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening Specifications

Refer to RIBBED BELT DRIVE OVERVIEW .