Accessory Drive Belt

Accessory Drive Belt - 3.5L GTDI

Removal

NOTICE: Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to the accessory drive belt or pulleys.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the RH front wheel and tire.

3. Remove the 7 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.

4. Working from under the vehicle, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.

Installation

1. Working from under the vehicle, position the accessory drive belt on all pulleys with the exception of the crankshaft pulley.

2. NOTE: After installation, make sure the accessory drive belt is correctly seated on all pulleys.
Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt on the crankshaft pulley.


3. Install the RH splash shield and the 7 pin-type retainers.

4. Install the RH front wheel and tire.