Table of contents: Removal 🠇 Installation and tensioning 🠇
Note: A 4.0mm diameter bolt or rod is required to lock the spring loaded idler pulley.
Removal
68. Perform the actions described in paragraph. points 1 and 2, if you haven't done so yet.
69. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery (refer to paragraph "Disconnecting the battery").
70. Using a wrench/socket on the center bolt of the spring loaded idler pulley, move the idler pulley away from the belt until the drive belt can be removed from one of the pulleys. After partially removing the belt, align the zero wear mark (right) on the tensioner lever (figure 12.4) with the indicator mark on the shield and lock the tensioner by inserting a bolt/rod with a diameter of 4.0 mm (figure 13.8, a, b). Make sure the bolt/rod is properly seated in the shield, then release the tensioner.
71. Remove the belt from all pulleys, noting how it is routed, and remove it from the engine.
Note: If the belt is to be reused, mark the direction of rotation on it before removing it. This will ensure that the belt is installed correctly.
Installation and tensioning
72. When replacing a belt, ensure that the new belt is the correct type, and if installing a removed belt, follow the marks made during removal to ensure it is installed correctly. Place the belt on the pulleys in the following order:
- a) power steering pump;
- b) upper intermediate pulley;
- c) generator;
- d) lower intermediate pulley;
- d) crankshaft.
73. Place a wrench/socket onto the spring tensioner pulley bolt. Move the idler pulley away from the belt enough to remove the locking bolt/rod, then slide the belt onto the pulley. Make sure the belt ribs are properly seated in the pulley grooves, and then slowly release the spring-loaded tensioner to tighten the drive belt.
74. Secure the coolant hoses in their normal position (if applicable) and install the locker (or a technological lid). Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.
75. Finally, connect the ground wire to the battery.