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How to replace the Poly V belt on a vehicle

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: V-belt

When starting the engine or during its operation, if you notice unusual noises, it is necessary to replace the Poly V belt. To perform this operation, we need to remove the front right wheel because this type of belt on cars with a trapezoidal engine is located at the bottom. We then remove the wheel and immediately loosen the belt tensioner pulley and remove the belt. We insert the new one and tighten the pulley. To replace the Poly belt, we need to loosen the tensioner and move the pulley to one side, with everything securely fixed we remove the belt from the components. We install the new belt in the pulley welds and tighten the tensioner by removing the locking pin.

Posted on 10 May 2024 by ScegliAuto

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