Drive Belt: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: The belt routing schematics are published from the latest information available at the time of publication. If anything differs between these schematics and the Belt Routing Label, use the schematics on Belt Routing Label. This label is located in the engine compartment.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to check belt tension with a belt tension gauge on vehicles equipped with an automatic belt tensioner.





Drive belts on these engines are equipped with a spring loaded automatic belt tensioner (Fig. 4). This belt tensioner will be used on all belt configurations, such as with or without power steering or air conditioning.
1. Attach a socket/wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner (Fig. 4).
2. Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise (as viewed from front) until tension has been relieved from belt.
3. Remove belt from idler pulley first.
4. Remove belt from vehicle.

INSTALLATION








CAUTION: When installing the accessory drive belt, the belt must be routed correctly. If not, engine may overheat due to water pump rotating in wrong direction. Refer to (Fig. 5) (Fig. 6) for correct engine belt routing. The correct belt with correct length must be used.

1. Position drive belt over all pulleys except idler pulley This pulley is located between generator and A/C compressor.





2. Attach a socket/wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner (Fig. 4).
3. Rotate socket/wrench clockwise. Place belt over idler pulley Let tensioner rotate back into place. Remove wrench. Be sure belt is properly seated on all pulleys.
4. Check belt indexing marks.