Accessory Drive Belt Replacement

NOTE: The supercharged 3800 engine utilizes two drive belts. The outer drive belt drives the supercharger. The inner drive belt drives the following components:
^ Generator
^ Power steering pump
^ Coolant pump
^ Air conditioning compressor

CAUTION: All driven accessories rigidly mount to the engine. Spring-loaded belt tensioners maintain the drive belt tension. Each drive belt has its own tensioner. A drive belt squeak, occurring when the engine starts or stops, is normal and has no effect on the durability of the drive belt.The drive belt tensioner can control the drive belt tension over a broad range of drive belt lengths, due to stretching. However, there are limits to the tensioner's compensation ability. Poor tension control and/or damage to the tensioner may occur after using the tensioner outside of its operating range. Replace the drive belt when this occurs.

REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the right-hand splash shield.
3. Remove the connector from the crank sensor. Refer to Engine Mount in order to remove the following components:
a. The engine mounting bracket lower nut.
b. The engine mounting bracket lower stud.
c. The engine mounting bracket lower spacer.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the belt(s).

INSTALLATION
1. Install the belt(s).
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Install the following components.
^ The engine mounting bracket lower spacer.
^ The engine mounting bracket lower stud.
^ The engine mounting bracket lower nut.
4. Install the connector to the crank sensor.
5. Install the right-hand splash shield.
6. Lower the vehicle.