Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

139. Drive Belt Installation




Drive Belt Installation




1. Install and correctly route the drive belt (1) around the following:

* Water pump pulley
* Generator
* Drive belt tensioner
* Crankshaft balancer
* Air conditioning compressor
* Idler pulley
* Power steering pump




2. Using a suitable tool rotate the drive belt tensioner (2) clockwise.
3. Install the drive belt (1) to the crankshaft pulley (3).

Important: Make sure the drive belt (1) is correctly aligned and seated into the grooves of the accessory drive pulleys.


4. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner (2).
5. Remove the suitable tool from the drive belt tensioner (2).