Ribbed Belt, Removing and Installing

Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing

CAUTION:
- Before removing ribbed belt, mark direction of rotation. Belt damage will result if not reinstalled in proper direction.
- Check ribbed belt. Always replace ribbed belt if found to be faulty. This will avoid related failures or operating problems.

Special tools and auxiliary items needed







- Mandrel T10060 (or equivalent)

Removing
- Lift vehicle.







- Remove bolts -arrows- and remove middle lower engine cover (noise insulation).







- Remove nut, release clips -arrows- and remove right lower engine cover (noise insulation).

2.0L 4-cylinder gasoline engine:

NOTE: European market 1.8L engine illustrated here. Engine cover on USA/CDN 2.0L engines is similar.







- Release nuts -arrows- and lift engine cover -A- from engine.

1.8L turbo 4-cylinder gasoline engine:







- Release screws -arrows- and lift engine cover from engine.

All gasoline engines, continued:
- Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt if it is to be reused.







- Loosen ribbed belt by turning tensioner in direction of -arrow-.







- Block tensioner with mandrel T10060 (or equivalent).
- Remove ribbed belt.

Installing

CAUTION:
- Note previously marked running direction of ribbed belt when reinstalling.
- Before installing ribbed belt, make sure that all subassemblies (generator, a/c compressor, etc.) are securely mounted and turn freely.
- When installing belt, ensure correct seating in the belt pulleys.

- Install ribbed belt according to routing diagram.
- Remove mandrel.
- Start engine and check belt running.
- Install engine cover.
- Install center and right (lower) engine covers (noise insulation).