When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your VAUXHALL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 10 year / 150000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) CC (T98) 2.0 DI (F48), VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) CC (T98) 2.0 DTI 16V (F48) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for Astra Mk IV (G) CC (T98) and other VAUXHALL models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Hatchback. Tools you need:
Combination spanner #19
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Hatchback. AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Hatchback. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
    How to change Poly V-Belt on Astra G T98 1998 - free PDF and video manuals
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #19.
  2. Step 5
    How to replace VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) CC (T98) 1.6 16V (F08, F48) 1999 Poly V-Belt - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Hatchback. Tip:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  3. Step 6
    Astra G T98 1.6 (F08, F48) 2000 Poly V-Belt replacement: free workshop manuals
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #19.
  4. Step 7
    Changing Poly V-Belt on VAUXHALL Astra Mk IV (G) CC (T98) 1.4 16V (F08, F48) 2001 by yourself
    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk IV (G) Hatchback. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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