How to Install an Engine Belt?
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The method for installing an engine belt is as follows: Hang the belt on the crankshaft pulley, then fold the belt into the tensioner side to tighten the tensioner. Below is relevant information about engine belts: 1. Classification: Engine belts are divided into timing belts and water pump belts. Timing mechanisms can use either belts or chains. Chains are maintenance-free and do not require attention during the vehicle's lifespan. Belts, being rubber components, will age and need replacement, typically between 50,000 to 120,000 kilometers. 2. Causes of Breakage: Seizure of the belt tensioner bearing, leading to belt pulling; difficulty in crankshaft rotation causing timing misalignment, oil seal leakage, resulting in belt contamination with oil sludge, which reduces lifespan.