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Drive Belt: Service and Repair



Drive Belt Replacement

Tools Required

J 44811 Accessory Belt Tensioner Unloader

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the engine splash shield.
2. Install the J44811 to the drive belt tensioner.
3. Using the J44811, rotate the tensioner counterclockwise in order to release the tensioner from the drive belt.




4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Slowly rotate the J44811 and the tensioner clockwise in order to allow the tensioner to rest.
6. Remove the J44811 from the drive belt tensioner.

Installation Procedure




1. Install and position the drive belt around all of the pulleys except for the drive belt tensioner.
2. Install the J44811 to the drive belt tensioner.
3. Using the J44811, rotate the tensioner counterclockwise.
4. Position the drive belt under the tensioner pulley.




5. Using the J44811, rotate the tensioner clockwise in order to seat the tensioner pulley onto the drive belt.
6. Install the engine splash shield.