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TUTORIAL TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION BELT OF A QUAD

Ce tutorial aims at you help replace the drive belt of your quad.

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HOW TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT - QUAD ?

The variator belt is an essential element of the transmission of the quad.

It transmits engine power to the rear wheels.

A worn belt will lead to a power transmission fault which manifests itself par loss of power, jolts and abnormal noises.

If the belt breaks, the vehicle breaks down, irreparable damage may be caused to the engine.

If a belt's lifespan is between 20 and 30 miles, it's important to check it regularly. On the other hand, if the quad is not used for a while, the belt can become brittle by drying out.

Replace drive belt step 1

1) Remove the crankcase guard

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2) Remove the air inlet and outlet hoses

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3) Loosen all the screws of the transmission housing

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4) Remove the transmission cover

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5) Using the dimmer key, block the dimmer

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6) Loosen the clutch bell nut

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7) Remove the fixed clutch cheek

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8) With the variator key, block the clutch

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9) Loosen and remove the clutch housing nut

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11) Remove the clutch bell then the clutch

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11) Remove the used belt

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11) Position the new belt on the clutch and make it go as far as possible into its housing

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11) Put the clutch back on its shaft

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11) Reinstall the fixed cheek

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11) Replace the ring. Be careful to leave the "OUTSIDE" part visible

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11) Replace the variator nut

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11) Block the dimmer with the dimmer key

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11) Tighten the nut with the torque wrench to 50 Nm

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11) Clean the clutch housing and replace it on the clutch

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11) Block the variator with the wrench and tighten the nut with the torque wrench to 50 Nm

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11) Place the transmission housing. Remember to check the condition of the casing gasket, replace it if necessary

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11) Replace transmission cover screws

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11) Replace the air intake hose and tighten the hose clamp

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11) Do the same with the air outlet hose

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11) Finish by installing the sump guard.

Note that a new belt needs break-in. This break-in is essential for adjusting the angle of attack of the belt at the clutch. Once this break-in is done, the contact of the belt to the pulleys is optimal and ready to undergo the maximum torque of the engine.

A minimum of 50 km break-in is required, driving with smooth accelerations varying the speed so that the belt runs over all the surfaces of the pulleys.

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VIDEO: REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT


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