Note. A 4.0 mm diameter bolt or rod is required to lock the spring-loaded idler pulley.
Removing
68. Follow the steps described in paragraphs 1 and 2, if you have not already done so.
69. Disconnect the wire «masses» from 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 you can remove the drive belt from one of the pulleys. After partially removing the belt, align the zero wear mark (right) on the tension lever (pic. 12.4) with an indicator mark on the plate and lock the tensioner by inserting a 4.0 mm bolt/rod (pic. 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 for yourself how it is routed, and remove it from the engine.
Note. If the belt is to be reused, mark the direction of rotation on the belt before removing it. This will ensure that the belt is installed correctly.
Installation and tension
72. When replacing a belt, make sure that the new belt is of the correct type, and if a removed belt is being installed, follow the marks made during removal to install it correctly. Put the belt on the pulleys in the following order:
- A) power steering pump;
- b) upper intermediate pulley;
- V) generator;
- G) lower intermediate pulley;
- d) crankshaft.
73. Install a wrench/socket socket onto the spring loaded idler pulley bolt. Pull the idler pulley away from the belt just enough to allow the locking bolt/rod to be removed, then slide the belt over the pulley. Make sure the ribs of the belt fit correctly into the grooves on the pulleys, and then slowly release the spring loaded tensioner to tension the drive belt.
74. Fix the coolant hoses in their original position (if applicable) and install locker (or technological cover). Install the wheel and lower the car.
75. Finally, connect the wire «masses» to the battery.