Genuine Mercedes-Benz C320 Drive Belt

Mercedes-Benz C320 Drive Belt Parts and Q&A

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  Q: What is the role and maintenance of the drive belt on Mercedes-Benz C320?

  A:

  Very important in the functioning of the vehicle, and its components, the drivebelt is found at the front of the engine, yet, over time, it is prone to failure, which in turn may create major problems with the functioning of the engine which is why the drivebelt should be checked and adjusted quite often. This class of vehicle has one self correcting serpentine drivebelt which drives all its accessory parts (such as the alternator, power steering pump, water pump, air conditioning compressor, etc) which allow it to move. First to inspect the drivebelt, be sure engine is off, open hood, inspect belt there: cracks, separation, fraying and glazing on both sides, twist it. The amount of ribs on the underside must be even in depth. The tensioner automatically manages the tension of the belt and does not have to be adjusted manually. To replace it, turn the tensioner to the counterclockwise side to release the tension, and disassemble the belt in the auxiliary components and disarm the tensioner. Install a new belt, and lay it over the pulleys, making sure the belt fits in the grooves, and then reconnect the battery. To replace the tensioner, firstly remove the drivebelt and then loosen the assembly components that held the tensioner to the engine and after that, carefully add the replacement tensioner by using the same steps in the order taken on reversing the action and use the mounting bolts to attaching the tensioner to the required amount of torque.