Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Tools Required

J 44811 Accessory Belt Tensioner Unloader

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Install the J 44811 to the drive belt tensioner.
3. Using the J 44811 , rotate the drive belt tensioner counter clockwise in order to release the spring tension.




4. Remove the drive belt from under the drive belt tensioner.
5. Remove the drive belt from around the accessory drive pulleys.
6. Remove the drive belt.
7. Using the J 44811 , rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to release the spring tension.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the drive belt around all the accessory drive pulleys, except for the drive belt tensioner.




2. Using the J 44811 , rotate the drive belt tensioner counter clockwise in order to release the spring tension.
3. Position the drive belt under the drive belt tensioner.
4. Using the J 44811 , rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to release the spring tension.
5. Remove the J 44811 from the drive belt tensioner.
6. Ensure that the drive belt is properly aligned on the accessory drive pulleys.
7. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).