Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement

Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement (V8)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory Drive Belt Replacement.
2. Remove the skid plate. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
3. Cut the belt (1) from air conditioning (A/C) and crankshaft pulleys.

Installation Procedure





Note: The OEM replacement stretchy belt is packaged with a disposable installation tool.

1. Position the belt behind the rear face of the balancer (1) and off of the A/C pulley (2).
2. Install the belt installation tool (3) onto the balancer.




3. Slide the belt installation tool (1) upward, installing the belt (2) onto the belt installation tool.
4. Slide the belt installation tool downward, positioning the belt onto the A/C pulley, applying light tension to the belt.




5. Position the lower portion of the belt (1) with the ribbed area facing forward.




6. Slowly rotate the crankshaft pulley (1) in a clockwise direction while using finger pressure to pull the belt (2) forward. Ensure that the ribbed area of the belt remains facing forward and the belt aligns properly to the A/C pulley.




7. Inspect the drive belt (1) for proper installation and alignment.




8. Rotate the balancer (1) and additional 360 degrees to ensure proper belt installation.
9. Install the skid plate. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
10. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory Drive Belt Replacement.