Routing Of V-Ribbed Belt - Skoda Rapid NH 2013 Maintenance, Workshop Manual

Rapid NH 2013 ➤ , Rapid NH 2014 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 06.2018
♦ Socket
Observe the following procedure:
– Raise vehicle.
– Remove the noise insulation.
– Use a socket wrench to crank the engine at vibration damper/
belt pulley -2-.
– Inspect V-ribbed belt from below for:
♦ Splits in the carcass (initial splits, splits in core, splits across
carcass).
♦ Separation of layers (top layer, cords).
♦ Sections of carcass broken out.
♦ Fraying of cords.
♦ Wear to sides (abrasion of material, frayed sides, hardening
of sides, glazed and hardened surfaces).
♦ Traces of oil and grease.
♦ Correct tension (vehicles without tensioning pulley).
Note
It is essential to replace the V-ribbed belt if defects are found. This
will help avoid any failures or operational problems. Replacing the
ribbed V-belt is a repair measure.
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Routing of V-ribbed belt

Engine: 1.2 l/55 kW (CGPC) without air-conditioning system
1 - Coolant pump
2 - Alternator
3 - Crankshaft
4 - Tensioning pulley
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