Ribbed Belt

Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locking Pin (T10060 A)

Removing

Risk of damaging due to a reversed running direction of a used ribbed belt:

• Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the running direction with chalk or a felt tip pen for reinstallation later.

- Remove the noise insulation..

- Reposition the right charge air hose clamps - arrows - and remove the hose.






- To release the tension on the ribbed belt, rotate the tensioner in the - direction of the arrow - from below.






- Secure the tensioner using the locking pin (T10060 A).

- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing

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

• Check to make sure the following components are secure before installing the ribbed belt: The tensioner, generator and Air conditioning (A/C) compressor or bracket with idler roller.

- Place the ribbed belt on the vibration damper, generator and A/C compressor pulleys.






- Rotate the tensioner in the - direction of the arrow - with a box end wrench and remove the locking pin (T10060 A).






- Release the tensioner.

- Check whether the ribbed belt is routed correctly.

- Start the engine and check whether ribbed belt runs correctly.