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Removal






5.7L/6.1L ENGINE





CAUTION: Do not let tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, sever damage may occur to the tensioner.

Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by an automatic, spring loaded belt tensioner.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
2. Rotate belt tensioner (6) counterclockwise until it contacts it's stop. Remove belt, then slowly rotate the tensioner into the freearm position.