V-Belt Replacement
From E34 Addicts
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Overview
V-Belts are critical for proper vehicle operation. When replacing V-Belt it's always a good idea to replace AC Compressor belt and Inspecting_Pulleys
Tips
- To get proper clearance to tighten the tensioner, put a 17MM socket on the plate followed by a long+flat wrench with a small extension (just enough to not to hit the fan, if you lack space take off the fan). Put a spark plug socket on top of the wrench with an extension attached to give you more leverage. From driver side, push the extension forward while using a smaller wrench to tighten up the bolt securing tensioner
plate in place.
Torque Specs
- Two 13mm bolts for adjusting pulley/tensioner: 22 Nm

