Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locking Pin (T10060A)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Remove the right front wheel housing liner.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Ribbed Belt:


Risk of destroying 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.

- Rotate the tensioner - 1 - as shown using a 15 mm box end wrench - A - in the - direction of the arrow - and secure it using the locking pin (T10060 A).






- Remove the A/C compressor ribbed belt.

Generator, Power Steering Pump and Coolant Pump Ribbed Belt:


Risk of destroying 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.

- Relieve tension on the tensioner - 1 - for the A/C compressor ribbed belt (remove the locking pin (T10060 A) ).

- Insert the locking pin (T10060 A) into the tensioner - 2 -.






- Rotate the tensioner - 2 - using a 15 mm box end wrench - A - in the - direction of the arrow - and secure it using the locking pin (T10060 A).

- Remove the generator, power steering pump and coolant pump ribbed belt.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Place the generator, power steering pump and coolant pump ribbed belt onto the pulleys, then lastly onto the idler pulley - 4 -.






- Before tensioning the ribbed belt, rotate the A/C compressor pulley and check the ribbed belt for correct seating on the pulley.

- Before installing the A/C compressor ribbed belt, secure the tensioner using the locking pin (T10060 A).

• When installing the ribbed belt, note the direction of rotation of the belt and be sure that it is seated correctly on the pulley.

- Start the engine and check the belt running.