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Drive Belt: Service and Repair


Removal Procedure





1. Install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the tensioner arm and rotate the arm counterclockwise.





2. Remove the drive belt from the drive pulleys (if equipped with a single generator).





3. Remove the drive belt from the drive pulleys (if equipped with dual generators).
4. Slowly release the tension on the tensioner arm.


Installation Procedure

Important: Refer to the Underhood Label for the proper drive belt routing graphic.





1. Install the belt over all the pulleys except the tensioner arm (if equipped a with single generator).





2. Install the drive belt over all the pulleys except the tensioner arm (if equipped a with dual generators).





3. Install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the tensioner arm and rotate the arm counterclockwise.
4. Slowly release the tension on the tensioner arm.
5. Confirm that the drive is properly seated in all the pulleys and is properly routed before starting the vehicle.

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