Replacing V Belts

[stefnie]

Hi Guys, does anybody know how to replace these belts?

I have tried and succeeded halfway in replacing the 2 fanbelts and one belt for the oilpump but the belt for the aircon pump baffles me.

Detailed instructions for a "mechanically handicapped" person please!

Thanks.
Christo Muller.

[AndriesS]

Hi,

I'm not familiar with the 4.5's layout but on the 4.8l we have a an idler pulley that is accessible from the bottom. You need to undo the bolt in the center of the of pulley, not remove it, just undo it a turn or two, then you need to remove the tension by undoing the tension bolt enough so the belt will slip off.

[AndriesS]

looks like access to the older engine's ac pulley are from the top

[Peter Connan]

Hi Stefnie

It is like Andries's picture shows. Loosen the centre nut on the Idler pulley (it is a long nut and if I remember correctly it takes a 12 or 14mm spanner. Then slack off the adjusting screw on the pulley, it is reached from the top. You will need a socket with a long (200mm) extension to do that.

Cheers

[Herrie]

Dis reg hoe jy die 4.5 ook doen.

[stefnie]

Thank you guys, all went well thanks to your sketch John and to my wife's tiny hands! I cursed these Japanese who makes it very frustrating to work within such confined spaces!