The Kommen BMA1408 AC Belt Install tool arrived yesterday (1st photo
ACBeltTool.jpg). I had hoped that I could use the tool from below. But there is simply not enough clearance because of the front sway bar. So I removed the fan housing again to make room to install the AC belt.
The tool fit
into the 35d crankshaft damper nicely, after removing the outer ring (2nd photo
ACBeltTool2.jpg). The installation was really simple. I just installed the AC belt onto the AC compressor and started the belt onto the damper over the AC Tool (photo 3
Install.jpg). I used a 1/2in ratchet to turn the tool until the friction caused the engine to turn, then continued turning until the belt was fully installed (photo 4
Installed.jpg).
Funf Driesig
p.s. This tool is the same as BMW's special tool 110 330