Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (LUK)

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (LUK)

Special Tool

J-45025 - Torque Wrench Adapter.

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (LEA) Drive Belt Replacement (LEA)Drive Belt Replacement (LUK) Drive Belt Replacement (LUK).

2. Remove the right side engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement Engine Mount Replacement.




3. Remove the drive belt tensioner bolts (2, 3).

4. Remove the drive belt tensioner (1) with drive belt tensioner bolt (3) from top of vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Note: Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and bolt as an assembly.

1. Install the lower tensioner bolt (2) into the tensioner (1).

2. Position the tensioner assembly in place.

Warning

To avoid personal injury, only remove the tensioner shipping clip when the tensioner is properly mounted to the engine and the accessory drive belt is in place and properly routed.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the drive belt tensioner bolts (2, 3).

Note: Use J-45025 in combination with a 3/8 drive torque wrench to reach & achieve proper torque on tensioner pivot bolt.

4. Tighten the bolts (2, 3) in sequence.

1. Tighten the top bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

2. Use the J-45025, to tighten the tensioner pivot bolt to 42 Nm (31 lb ft) .

5. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (LEA) Drive Belt Replacement (LEA)Drive Belt Replacement (LUK) Drive Belt Replacement (LUK).




6. If tensioner assembly is new, use a 6 point socket on the drive belt tensioner hex boss (1) and rotate hex boss clockwise to release the tension and remove the shipping retainer by hand. Discard the shipping retainer.

7. Install the right side engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement Engine Mount Replacement.