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Ribbed Belt






Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Locking Pin (T10060 A)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Mark the rotation direction of the ribbed belt on the belt.

- Rotate the belt tensioner in the - direction of the arrow - in order to release the tension on the ribbed belt.






- Align the holes - arrows - and secure the tensioner using the locking pin (T10060 A).






- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing

- Install in the reverse order of removal.

Before installing the ribbed belt, make sure that all ancillaries (alternator and Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor) are secured tightly.

Note the previously marked rotation direction and be sure that it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

- Install the ribbed belt on the pulleys.






1 - Vibration Damper

2 - Belt Tensioner

3 - Generator

4 - A/C Compressor

After the work is completed:

- Start the engine and check the belt running.