Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Ribbed belt, removing and installing

Removing






- Remove engine cover (arrows).





- Remove noise insulation panel (arrows).
- Remove front bumper. Refer to Body and Frame/Bumper/Service and Repair [1][2]Procedures
- Move lock carrier to service position. Refer to Body and Frame/Radiator Support/Service and Repair [1][2]Procedures






- Counterhold pulley for viscous fan using 3212 spanner wrench and remove viscous bearing housing using 3312 open-end spanner.

CAUTION: The viscous fan is mounted with a left-handed thread, turn clockwise to loosen (arrow).

- Carefully lift out viscous fan.






- To loosen ribbed belt, turn tensioner clockwise using 17 mm box wrench until two holes are aligned (arrows). Counterhold in position using 3204 drift.

CAUTION: Mark the running direction of the belt with a crayon or marker before removing. Reinstalling a used belt in reversed running direction could damage the belt.

- Remove ribbed belt.

Installing

Note: Observe previously marked running direction of belt.

Belt Routing:

- First install ribbed belt onto crankshaft pulley and idler wheel. Push belt onto tensioning roller last.

- Routing of ribbed belt:
D1 vehicles without air conditioning
D2 vehicles with air conditioning

- Remove 3204 drift.
- Install engine cover.

Viscous Fan Torque: