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Drive Belt Replacement

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (IN-VEHICLE)

BELT REMOVAL





1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

NOTICE: Engine must be supported upon removal of engine mount.

2. Remove right front engine mount and engine mount bracket from engine block.





3. Use a 15 mm wrench to rotate the tensioner pulley clockwise while sliding the drive belt off the tensioner or water pump pulley.
4. Remove drive belt.
5. Clean and inspect the serpentine drive belt surfaces.

BELT INSTALLATION





1. Route belt around all pulleys, except tensioner or water pump.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that drive belt is aligned into the proper grooves on the drive pulley.

2. Use a 15 mm wrench to rotate the tensioner pulley clockwise.
3. Slip the belt over the idler or water pump pulley.
4. Install right front engine mount.
5. Reconnect negative battery cable.
Torque:
Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)