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Ribbed Belt






Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Locking Pin (T10060 A)

Removing


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

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

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Release the locking clips - arrows - and remove the right charge air hose.






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






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

- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

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

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






- Using an box-end wrench, rotate the tensioner in the - direction of the arrow - 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.