ML 55 AMG (163.174) V8-5.5L (113.981) (2001)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
Checking Poly V-belts For Wear And Damage
Inspect
Danger:
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Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.
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Keep body parts and limbs well dear of moving parts.
1
Inspect condition of poly V-belt
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For this step crank engine in stages:
NOTE: Crank engine with starter.
2
Compare damage patterns
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If damage is present:
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remove poly V-belt.