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Removing and installing poly V-belt

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Locking pin -T10060A-

Removing

–	Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. Gr.50.

–	Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.

–	Swing tensioning device in direction of arrow to relieve tension on poly V-belt.

–	Lock tensioning element using locking pin -T10060 A-.

–	Remove poly V-belt.

Installing

Install poly V-belt in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:

t	When installing poly V-belt, check direction of belt rotation and proper seating of belt in belt pulleys.

t	For vehicles without air conditioning, put poly V-belt over alternator last.

t	For vehicles with air conditioning, put poly V-belt over air conditioning compressor last.

On completion of work, always start engine and check belt running.

Belt drive without air conditioner compressor

Belt drive with air conditioner compressor

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