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Poly V-belt routing > < Assembly overview - part II, cylinder block
Removing and installing poly V-belt
Removing and installing poly V-belt
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  16 mm spanner
Removing
–  Remove right noise insulation: → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.
–  Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.
   
–  Swing poly V-belt tensioning element with a 16 mm spanner in direction of arrow to slacken belt.
–  Remove poly V-belt.
Installing
–  Fit poly V-belt first over crankshaft belt pulley. Finally, push belt onto tensioning roller.
Further assembly is basically the reverse of the dismantling sequence.
  Note
t  Ensure, before installing poly V-belt, that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor) are secured tightly.
t  When installing poly V-belt, check direction of belt rotation and proper seating of belt in pulleys.
After completing repairs always:
–  Start engine and check that belt runs properly.
  N13-0695

Poly V-belt routing > < Assembly overview - part II, cylinder block