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Drive Belt: Service and Repair





Drive Belt Replacement






1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the engine mount strut.
3. Install a breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner.
4. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the spring tension.






Installation Procedure






1. Install a breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner.
2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the spring tension.
3. Route and install the drive belt, if equipped with hydraulic power steering.






4. Route and install the drive belt, if equipped with electric power steering.
5. Install the engine mount strut.
6. Install the air cleaner assembly.