Ribbed Belt, Checking Condition

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Counterhold - Multiple Use: T10172A 
  Fig 1: Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172

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• Bolts: T10172A/1 

Procedure 

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-- Turn the engine by the vibration damper using the Counterhold - Multiple Use: T10172A  and Counterhold - Multiple Use - Bolts: T10172A/1 

Check ribbed belt -1- for:

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• Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional breaks)
• Separation (cover layer, belt cords)
• Breaks at lower layer
• Fraying of cords
• Wear at flanks (material wear, frayed flanks, hardening or glazing of flanks, surface cracks)

-- Replacing the belt is a repair procedure.