Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Ribbed belt, removing and installing

Special tools, equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required





^ T20167 Locking pin

Removing
^ Remove right side insulation tray:
^ Remove engine cover
^ Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt.





^ Turn tensioning device in direction of arrow to relieve tension on ribbed belt.





^ Lock tensioning element using locking pin T20167
^ Remove ribbed belt.

Installing
^ Install in reverse order.

Note:
^ Ensure, before installing ribbed belt, that all ancillaries (Generator, 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.
^ On models which do not have an air conditioning system place the ribbed belt over the Generator pulley last.
^ For models with an air conditioning system place the ribbed belt over the air conditioning compressor last.

After completing repairs always:
^ Start engine and check belt running.





Belt drive without air conditioning compressor





Belt drive with air conditioning compressor