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3.44.3 12-cyl. petrol engine 6.0 ltr. MPI
Table of test values and procedure guidelines:
The table specifies which component(s) to renew according to the
damage or irregularities found.
Damage/irregularities
found on:
Following component(s) must be renewed:
Poly V-belt Pulley (pow‐
er steering
pump)
Pulley
(coolant
pump)
Belt tension‐
er
Vibration
damper
Idler roll‐
ers
Poly V-belt X --- --- --- --- ---
Pulley (power steer‐
ing pump)
X X --- --- --- ---
Pulley (coolant pump) X --- X --- --- ---
Belt tensioner --- --- --- X --- ---
Vibration damper X --- --- --- X ---
Idler rollers X --- --- --- --- X
Steps for removal:
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ page 13 .
Procedure:
– Apply offset ring spanner -1- to crankshaft vibration damper.
– Turn poly V-belt clockwise using offset ring spanner -1- and
check pulley for air conditioner compressor and entire belt.
Look for the following types of damage:
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