Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Belt Drive Without Tensioner:

NOTE:
- Before removing the ribbed belt, mark its running direction so that it can be reinstalled the same way.
- When installing, be sure belt is correctly seated in pulleys.

Removing:




- Loosen Generator (GEN) mounting bolts -1- and -2- at least one turn.
- Press down generator with lever 3297 and remove ribbed belt from generator pulley.
- Remove V-belt for power steering pump.
- Remove ribbed belt.

Installing:
- Install ribbed belt on crankshaft vibration damper/pulley and on coolant pump pulley.
- Install V-belt for power steering pump.
- With lever 3297, push generator down to stop at least 3 times to ensure ease of movement.

NOTE: If the engine has not yet been installed in the vehicle, stop here and continue the installation procedure after the engine is installed.

- With lever 3297, push generator down and place ribbed belt on pulley.
- While generator is still loose, start engine and run at idle for at least 10 seconds.

NOTE: Follow tightening sequence when tightening generator mounting bolts. Do not lean on generator and do not touch ribbed belt.

Tightening Sequence:
- Tighten mounting bolt -2- to 25 Nm (18 ft lb).
- Tighten mounting bolt -1- to 25 Nm (18 ft lb).

Belt Drive with Tensioner:

NOTE:
- Before removing the ribbed belt, mark its running direction so that it can be reinstalled the same way.
- When installing, be sure belt is correctly seated in pulleys.

Removing:
- Lift belt tensioner with special tool 3299 to relieve belt tension, and remove belt from generator pulley.
- Remove V-belt for power steering pump.
- Remove ribbed belt.

Installing:
- Install ribbed belt on crankshaft vibration damper/pulley and on coolant pump pulley.
- Install V-belt for power steering pump.

Ribbed Belt Drive Without A/C:

- Lift belt tensioner with special tool 3299 and install ribbed belt on generator pulley.
- Lower belt tensioner on to ribbed belt with special tool 3299.

Ribbed Belt Drive With A/C:

- Lift belt tensioner with special tool 3299 and install ribbed belt on generator pulley.
- Lower belt tensioner on to ribbed belt with special tool 3299.