Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Special Tools

EN-44811 - Accessory Belt Tensioner Unloader

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement.

3. Remove the front part of the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement Service and Repair.

4. Install the EN-44811 - tensioner unloader.

5. Tension the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and hold tension.




6. Remove the drive belt (1).

7. Release tension from the drive belt tensioner and allow the tensioner to slide back slowly.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply tension to the drive belt tensioner using the EN-44811 - tensioner unloader by rotating counterclockwise and hold tension.

2. Install the drive belt (1).

3. Release tension from the drive belt tensioner and allow the tensioner to slide back slowly.

4. Remove the EN-44811 - tensioner unloader.

5. Inspect the drive belt for proper seat.

6. Install the front part of the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement Service and Repair.

7. Install the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement.

8. Lower and unsupport the vehicle.