Ribbed Belt

Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locking Pin (T10060A)

• Spring Type Clip Pliers (VAS 5024 A)

Removing

- Remove the engine cover and air filter.

- Pull the EVAP canister with connected lines upward - arrow - out of the retainer and lay it aside.






• Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.

- Mark the rotation direction on the ribbed belt.

- Pivot the ribbed belt tensioner in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on the ribbed belt.






- Secure tensioning element using the (T10060A).






- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Make sure, before installing ribbed belt, that all ancillaries (generator and A/C compressor) are secured tightly.

- Place ribbed belt onto belt pulleys of crankshaft and A/C compressor.






- Place ribbed belt onto generator belt pulley lastly, and release tensioner.

- Check ribbed belt for correct positioning.

- Start the engine and check the belt running.