Drive Belt: Service and Repair
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT-2.5L ENGINEREMOVAL
Belt tension is adjusted at the power steering pump bracket and idler pulley assembly.
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
Power Steering Pump Bracket And Idler Pulley:
2. Loosen the belt tension at idler pulley by loosening the pulley center bolt and then loosening the tension adjusting bolt.
3. Remove accessory drive belt.
INSTALLATION
Belt Routing -2.5L Engine With A/C:
Belt Routing -2.5L Engine Without A/C:
CAUTION: When installing the serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. If not, the engine may overheat due to the water pump rotating in the wrong direction.
1. Check condition of all pulleys.
Power Steering Pump Bracket And Idler Pulley:
2. Install new belt. Refer to Specifications. Tension belt to specification and tighten center pulley bolt to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.)
3. After power steering pump bracket and idler pulley has been tightened into position, recheck belt tension. Adjust if necessary.