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Drive Belt Replacement - Power Steering and Air Conditioning



Drive Belt Replacement - Power Steering and Air Conditioning
Removal Procedure





1. Remove the generator and water pump drive belt.
2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to release the drive belt tension.
3. Remove the drive belt from the power steering pulley.
4. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
5. Remove the drive belt from the accessory drive pulleys.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the drive belt to the crankshaft pulley, the idler pulley and the A/C compressor.
2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise.
3. Install the drive belt to the power steering pulley.
4. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.

Important: Ensure the drive belt is properly aligned and seated into the grooves of the accessory drive pulleys.

5. Install the generator and water pump drive belt.