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Drive Belt: Service and Repair






Auxiliaries belt / belt tensioner, replacing

Note! Since the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removal

Removing the auxiliaries belt




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Remove the belt

Replacing the belt tensioner





Remove:
- both mounting screws from the auxiliaries belt bracket for the belt tensioner
- the belt tensioner. Install the new belt tensioner. Tighten.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see Tightening torque Tightening Torque.

Installing the auxiliaries belt





Caution! Make sure that the belt is correctly seated in all the grooves on each pulley.

Turn the belt tensioner clockwise as much as possible.
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Fit the belt.

Checking work
Start the engine.
Check the rotation of the belt and the function of the belt tensioner.