Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the engine splash shield.
2. Remove the right side engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .
3. Completely remove the lower engine mount bracket bolt.
4. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
5. Slide the drive belt off of the generator pulley (1).
6. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
7. Remove the drive belt from the accessory drive pulleys.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the drive belt to the crankshaft pulley, the tensioner and the idler pulley.
2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise.
3. Install the drive belt to the generator (1).

Important: Ensure the drive belt is properly aligned and seated into the grooves of the accessory drive pulleys.


4. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Partially thread the lower right side engine mount bracket bolt in place.
7. Install the right side engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the engine splash shield.