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Removing and installing poly-V-belt

Caution

t	Before removing, mark the top side and direction of rotation of the poly-V-belt. When installing, ensure correct fitting position and direction of rotation. If the belt is installed in the wrong position or against direction of rotation, the belt will be destroyed!

t	Check poly-V-belt → Chapter. If faults are found, it is essential for the poly-V-belt to be renewed. This will avoid possible breakdowns or operating problems.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Locking pin -T10060 A-

Removing:

–	Remove securing screws -arrows- and detach centre engine compartment cover.

–	Unscrew hexagon nut and unclip securing clips -arrows-.

–	Remove right-hand engine compartment cover.

–	Mark direction of rotation of poly-V-belt if it is to be reused.

–	Move tensioning device of poly-V-belt to release tension on belt -arrow-.

–	Lock tensioning device with locking pin -T10060 A-

–	Remove poly-V-belt.

Installing:

Caution

t	When installing used poly-V-belts observe the direction of rotation marked on removal!

t	Before installing poly-V-belt, ensure that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor, power assisted steering vane pump) are secured tightly.

t	When fitting belt, ensure that poly-V-belt seats correctly in pulleys!

–	Fit poly-V-belt.

Belt routing - vehicles with power steering vane pump → Chapter.

Belt routing - vehicles with power steering vane pump and air conditioner compressor → Chapter.

–	Remove locking pin -T10060 A-.

–	Tighten threaded connections to specified torque settings → Chapter.

–	Start engine and check belt is running correctly.

–	Switch off engine.

–	Install centre and right-hand engine compartment cover.

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