Removing and Installing/Replacing Drive Belt (Elastobelt) for A/C Compressor

11 28 050 Replacing A/C Compressor Drive Belt With Belt Tensioner (N63)







IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage.
Release screws (1) on vibration absorber only if removal position is adjusted.
If contaminated with hydraulic fluid: Replace drive belt.
Crank engine at central bolt in direction of engine rotation.

Installation note:
If the drive belt is to be reused, mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of rotation.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove drive belt for alternator.







NOTE: Observe direction of engine rotation.

Crank engine at central bolt until marking (see arrow) is reached on vibration absorber.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 11 28 2AZ.







IMPORTANT:
Belt pulley is pretensioned.
Belt pulley tension is relieved abruptly during the cranking process.

NOTE: Observe direction of engine rotation.

Crank engine at central bolt until marking (see arrow) is reached on vibration absorber.
Remove elasto-belt.







Assemble engine.