Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk2 > Power unit | 1,6/72; 75 kW MPI engine | Enginecrankshaft group, pistons | Removing and installing a V-ribbed belt and a toothed belt

Removing and installing V-ribbed belt

Removing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Locking pin -T10060A-

Note

Observe safety measures and rules for cleanliness when working on vehicles with liquefied petroleum gas system (LPG) → Chapter.

–	If present, remove engine cover -arrows-.

–	Pull activated charcoal filter with its attached lines to the top out of the bracket and place to the side.

Note

t	Mark the direction of rotation with chalk or a felt-tip pen before removing the V-ribbed belt. Reversing the rotation direction of an already used belt may destroy it.

t	Swing the the tensioning device in -the direction of the arrow- detension the V-ribbed belt.

–	Swing the the tensioning device in -the direction of the arrow- detension the V-ribbed belt.

–	Lock the tensioning element with the locking pin -T10060A- or with the hexagon wrench.

–	Remove the release ribbed V-belt.

Install

Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the following points:

Note

Before fitting the V-ribbed belt make sure that all assemblies (generator and AC compressor) are securely mounted.

–	Position the V-ribbed belt on the belt pulleys of the crankshaft and AC compressor.

–	Position the ribbed V-belt on the belt pulley last, release the tensioning device.

–	Check correct positioning of the V-ribbed belt.

–	Start engine and check belt run.

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