Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Special Tools

EN-48932 Hydraulic Belt Tensioner Compressor


Removal Procedure





1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (1st Design) Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (2nd Design) .
2. Install the EN-48932 (1) to the drive belt tensioner spring.
3. Compress the drive belt tensioner spring fully using the EN-48932 (1).




4. Remove the tensioner spring bolts (1) from the tensioner.
5. Remove the tensioner spring from the tensioner.
6. Remove the drive belt from under the middle idler pulley.
7. Remove the drive belt from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install and position the drive belt around all of the pulleys except for the middle idler pulley.
2. Install the tensioner spring on the tensioner.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. Install the tensioner spring bolts (1) to the tensioner.

Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).





4. Install the drive belt under the middle idler pulley.
5. Loosen the forcing bolt on the EN-48932 (1) and remove from the drive belt tensioner spring.
6. Install and position the drive belt around all of the pulleys except for the middle idler pulley.
7. Ensure that the drive belt tensioner idler is fully seated against the drive belt.
8. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (1st Design) Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (2nd Design) .