Drive Belt: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Rotate the belt tensioner (1) with a wrench and lock in
place with a 5 mm pin (2) or drift.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt from the pulleys.
3. Inspect the accessory drive belt. Refer to damage patterns.
4. Inspect the pulleys for wear or damage.
5. Replace the accessory drive belt or pulleys as required.


CLEANING
Clean all foreign debris from the belt pulley grooves. The belt pulleys must be free of oil, grease, and coolant before installing the drive belt.


INSPECTION





Belt replacement is necessary for any or all of the following conditions:
^ Excessive wear
^ Frayed cords
^ Severe glazing
The accessory drive belt may develop minor cracks across the ribbed side (1) due to reverse bending. These minor cracks are considered normal and acceptable. Parallel cracks (2) are not considered normal and should be cause for belt replacement.

Note: Do not use any type of belt dressing or restorer on the accessory drive belt.


INSTALLATION





1. Position the accessory drive belt on the pulleys.
1. Crankshaft
2. A/C Compressor
3. Power Steering Pump
4. Idler Pulley
5. Generator
6. Water Pump
7. Tensioner





2. Rotate the belt tensioner (1) clockwise and remove the 5 mm pin (2).
3. Allow the belt tensioner (1) to rest on the accessory drive
belt.
4. Release the belt tensioner and remove the wrench.