Help changing 182 Auxiliary belt

[77richard77]

Hi all
Need to change the Auxiliary belt and tensioner on my 182.
Just seeing if there is any hints, tips or things to look out for while i do it.
Any help would be great. Thanks

 

[ShaunL]

Ive just done my 172's aux kit. Im pretty sure they're the same set-up.

Where are you doing it? Be prepared for very confined working space.. its tight! Make sure you have a good range of tools (Hex, Torx bits & sockets etc)

 

[Sean6545]

As above, Also you have to remove the alternator to get the tensioner out.

 

[SkidMarx]

The way i do them is to remove the drivers side headlight, slam panel and top engine mount so you can jack up the engine. Gives you more room to work.

 

[mark123]

I didn't remove the alternator, I just removed the PS pump pulley and that allowed the tensioner out.

You need to buy/fabricate a "special" tool to detension the belt. There is a 3/8" square drive hole next to the tensioner idler. You need to find something that will fit in and that you can get a long enough bar on it to release the tension. I used a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter with the side filed down. I had an attachment that went in the adapter and allowed me to get a spanner on it. I've heard people use a 3/8" to 1/4" adapter then get a 1/4" ratchet in there and a bar on the ratchet.

If you slacken the alternator lower bolt and remove the upper it will pivot down a bit and make getting the belt on and off easier. But be careful not to put too much force on the AC pipes.

 

[rapid86]

I didn't remove the alternator, I just removed the PS pump pulley and that allowed the tensioner out.

You need to buy/fabricate a "special" tool to detension the belt. There is a 3/8" square drive hole next to the tensioner idler. You need to find something that will fit in and that you can get a long enough bar on it to release the tension. I used a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter with the side filed down. I had an attachment that went in the adapter and allowed me to get a spanner on it. I've heard people use a 3/8" to 1/4" adapter then get a 1/4" ratchet in there and a bar on the ratchet.

If you slacken the alternator lower bolt and remove the upper it will pivot down a bit and make getting the belt on and off easier. But be careful not to put too much force on the AC pipes.

just get a hacksaw blade and cut the belt its alot easier. When i done mine putting the new tensioner on i compressed the spring on it with a big jubilee clip making it alot easier to get on and line up

 

[77richard77]

Thanks so much for all your help.
For what your doing that is a t**t of a job.





Started it one night but had to wait till i could see what i was doing.

 

[lemonnobby]

remove the alternator never heard of that. Power steering pump pulley yes