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Checking and replacing the accessory drive belt
On engines of considered cars provided from one to three drive belts, depending on the configuration. Seat belts are designed to drive the following units: - On vehicles without power steering or air conditioner has one belt (drive generator and water pump); - For vehicles with power steering belt, there are two (one to drive the generator, the other - for the power steering pump and water pump); - For vehicles with power steering and air conditioning are three belt (the appointment of two belts is the same as that of the vehicles with power steering and a belt to drive the air conditioning compressor). PERFORMANCE ORDER | 1. Set the parking brake, lift the front of the car and establish on supports. Remove the right front wheel. | 2. Working at the front of the car, loosen the screws and remove the plastic shield under the wing, to get access to the crankshaft pulley. To expand the working space can be additionally removed mudguard of the engine by removing the screws. | 3. Turn the crankshaft face head dressed on a pulley bolt so as to be able to inspect the belt (or belt) throughout its length. Check for cracks on the belt, traces of burning or mechanical damage. Also check on the belt of glossy sections and bundles. If there is damage or signs of wear, replace the belt. | 4. If the belt condition is satisfactory, check the belt tension is one of the following methods (depending on the type and configuration of the engine). |
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