Drive Belt: Service and Repair

WARNING:
Use caution when removing or installing drive belt to make sure that tool does not slip from drive belt tensioner and allow drive belt tensioner (6B209) to snap back, or personal injury and/or damage to drive belt tensioner and drive belt may occur.

NOTE:
Belt Inspection
Minor cracks in the V-grooved portion of the serpentine drive belt (8620) are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, the drive belt should be replaced. Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are excessive wear, rib chunk-out, severe glazing, frayed cords or other conditions. Replace any drive belt exhibiting any of these conditions.

Belt Alignment
When installing drive belt on pulley, make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.

REMOVAL





1. Using a 15 mm socket or wrench on bolt attaching drive belt tensioner pulley, rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise. Make sure spring keeper engages into slot.
2. Remove drive belt from pulleys.

INSTALLATION





1. Install drive belt over all pulleys (except drive belt tensioner).
2. Rotate drive belt tensioner and install drive belt over drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys. Make sure spring keeper releases or improper belt tension will occur.