Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Notice: Allowing the drive belt tensioner to snap into the free position may result in damage to the tensioner.





1. From under the vehicle, install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the drive belt tensioner arm.
2. Rotate the arm counter clockwise.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Slowly release the tension.

Installation Procedure
1. Route the drive belt over all the pulleys except the tensioner arm.





Observe drive belt routing for vehicles without air conditioning.





Observe drive belt routing for vehicles with air conditioning.





From under the vehicle, install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the drive belt tensioner arm and rotate the arm counterclockwise.
2. Install the drive belt over the tensioner arm pulley.
3. Slowly release the tension.
4. Confirm that the drive belt is properly routed.





5. Inspect for the drive belt being properly installed on the pulleys.
6. Each groove on the drive belt rests inside a matching groove in the pulley.





7. Avoid mix-positioning the belt by one or more grooves.