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Belt tensioner, 4-cyl petrol

Belt tensioner, 4-cyl petrol

Removal


1. Take the weight of the engine with a jack.

2. Remove the power steering hose from the clip under the engine mounting.

3. Remove the engine mounting.


4. Relieve the tension of the belt tensioner with 83 95 254 Drawbar handle, hydraulic belt tensioner and lift off the belt.


Important

Be careful not to damage the belt tensioner at its end position!


5. Remove the belt tensioner using an 8 mm Allen key.


Refitting


1. Refit the belt tensioner.


Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 lbf ft).

2. Relieve the tension of the belt tensioner with 83 95 254 Drawbar handle, hydraulic belt tensioner and insert a 3 mm drill bit, for example, into the hole.

3. Fit the belt, check its position on all pulleys and remove the drill bit to release the belt tensioner.

4. Fit the engine mounting.


Tightening torque 47 Nm (36 lbf ft)

5. Attach the power steering hose with the clip.

6. Remove the jack.

7. Rock the engine from side to side until it is in a balanced, neutral position.

8. Fit the nut to the engine bracket.

Tightening torque 105 Nm (78 lbf ft)

9. Start the engine and let it run at idle speed for a moment. Switch off the engine and check that the belt is correctly positioned.