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Ribbed Belt






Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Ribbed Belt Install. Tool (3299) with Claw For Tensioner (3299/1)

Removing

- Remove cover - 1 - in engine compartment (left side).





- Remove cover - 1 - in engine compartment (right side).





- Remove the bolts - arrows -.





- Disengage Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve (N80) - 1 - from air duct.

- Remove the air duct - 2 -.

- Pull front engine cover off - arrows -.





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





- To remove tension, swing tensioner ribbed belt in direction of - arrow - using Ribbed Belt Install. Tool (3299) and Claw For Tensioner (3299/1).

- Remove ribbed belt from power steering pump belt pulley and release tensioning device.

- Remove ribbed belt.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Place ribbed belt over belt pulley as shown in the illustration.





1. Generator

2. Ribbed belt

3. Power-steering pump

4. Air conditioner compressor

5. Crankshaft

6. Tensioning roller

When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

- Start engine and check belt running.