Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Special Tools

EN-48932 - Hydraulic Belt Tensioner Compressor

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).





Note: the tensioner stop is critical and must be removed prior to Compressing the drive belt tensioner spring.

2. If equipped, remove the tensioner stop fastener (1) and stop (2).
3. Install the EN-48932 - compressor to the drive belt tensioner spring.
4. Compress the drive belt tensioner spring fully using the EN-48932 - compressor.




5. Reposition the idler pulley (2) to release tension off the drive belt.
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 drive belt under the middle idler pulley.




3. Reposition the idler pulley (2) to install the drive belt.
4. Install the drive belt under the middle idler pulley.
5. Ensure the drive belt tensioner idler pulley is fully seated against the drive belt.
6. Loosen the forcing bolt on the EN-48932 - compressor (1) and remove from the drive belt tensioner spring.
7. Ensure that the drive belt tensioner idler is fully seated against the drive belt.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

8. If equipped, install the tension stop (2) and fastener (1), then tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
9. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).