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Drive Belt Replacement

REMOVAL





1. Depress tensioner arm using a 14 mm or 9/16 in. wrench or Snap-on tool.
2. Remove belt assembly off idler or A/C compressor pulley.
3. Remove accessory drive belt.

INSTALLATION





1. Route belt around all pulleys, except front cover idler or A/C compressor pulley.
2. Depress tensioner arm using a 14 mm or 9/16 in. wrench.

NOTICE: Make sure the belt is properly aligned on the pulleys.

3. Slip the belt over the front cover idler or A/C compressor pulley.

IMPORTANT: If the tensioner idler pulley attachment bolt is loosened, remove the bolt and apply Saturn P/N 21485277 (Loctite 242 or equivalent) to threads.
^ Torque: 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)