General information
The auxiliary belt is used to drive devices such as the generator, steering pump and water pump from the crankshaft pulley.
The multi-rib auxiliary belt is equipped with an automatic adjustment device.
Removal
1. Park the car on a level, horizontal surface, apply the parking brake and support the rear wheels with wedges. Loosen the nuts securing the right front wheel.
2. Jack up the front of the car and place it on supports. Remove the right front wheel.
3. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the belt cover.
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4. Check the belt for factory indications of rotation direction. If necessary, apply the appropriate marking yourself.
5. Using a 15 mm open-end wrench, turn the tensioner roller counterclockwise, overcoming the spring force.
(Text obtained from the website: skodabook)
6. Remove the belt from the generator pulley, then from the remaining pulleys.
Setting and adjusting tension
Attention! When installing the belt, follow the markings indicating the direction of its rotation.
1. Place the belt on the crankshaft pulley. Make sure that the belt profile ribs are correctly positioned in the pulley grooves.
2. Using an open-end wrench, overcome the resistance of the spring and turn the tensioner roller counterclockwise.
3. Place the belt flat side under the tensioner pulley, then slide it over the remaining pulleys. Make sure the ribs fit into the grooves.
4. Release the roller and allow it to tighten the belt.
5. Replace the cover and tighten the screws securely.
6. Install the wheel, lower the vehicle to the ground, then tighten the wheel bolts to the required torque.