Installation of drive belts (Mondeo 3)

ORDER OF EXECUTION

Loosen the clamp screws on the tension bracket.
Remove the screws on the swivel support and "loosen" it.
Replace the old belt with a new one.
Perform installation in reverse order.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Installing the drive belt

Never "press" a new drive belt into the belt pulleys with a screwdriver. By creating fracture points in the belt lining, you are already programming the next unexpected replacement soon. After installing the already used belt, run the engine for about 3 minutes and then check the belt tension again. Before stopping the engine, accelerate the engine briefly at medium speed several times. After 1,000 kilometers, check the belt tension again (3-5 millimeters).

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Article reviewed: Herman Ostrovsky

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