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Removing, installing and tensioning toothed belt > < Checking tensioning roller for main drive
Checking coupling drive tensioning roller
Checking coupling drive tensioning roller
   
–  Note position of tensioning roller indicator -1-. Press toothed belt forcefully with thumb -arrow-. The indicator must move.
–  Release tension on toothed belt.
–  Turn crankshaft two turns in engine direction of rotation.
–  Then check position of indicator. It must have returned to its original position.
If tensioning roller does not return to its initial position
–  Renew tensioning roller.
If both tensioning rollers are OK
–  Refit lower toothed belt guard.
–  Refit crankshaft pulley. Observe the following:
t  The securing bolt for the toothed belt pulley must be renewed.
t  When installing belt pulley, observe fixing arrangement to toothed belt pulley.
t  Follow tightening procedure for the new oiled bolt → Chapter.
–  Fit engine bracket to cylinder head. Specified torque: 50 Nm.
–  Install engine assembly mounting. Specified torque → Chapter
–  Install power-assisted steering reservoir.
–  Install cooling system expansion tank.
–  Install lower part of toothed belt guard.
–  On vehicles with air conditioner, install poly V-belt tensioning roller.
–  Install poly V-belt → Chapter.
  Note
When installing poly V-belt, ensure that belt seats correctly in pulleys.
–  Install right noise insulation: → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.
  N13-0593

Removing, installing and tensioning toothed belt > < Checking tensioning roller for main drive