Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal

5.7L ENGINE





1. Insert a suitable square drive ratchet into the square hole on belt tensioner arm (7).
2. Release the belt tension by rotating the tensioner (7)clockwise. Rotate the belt tensioner (7) until the accessory belt (4) can be removed from pulleys (1,2,3,5,6,8).

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

3. Remove the accessory belt (4).
4. Gently release the tensioner (7).