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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Accessory Drive Belt:





1. Rotate the drive belt tensioner using a 15-mm box end wrench on the pulley nut.
2. Remove the drive belt.

Installation Procedure

Important: After the new drive belt is installed, make sure that the mark on the drive belt tensioner is within range, as indicated on the tensioner housing.





1. Lift or rotate the drive belt tensioner using a 15-mm box end wrench on the pulley nut.
2. Install the drive belt.
3. Make sure the drive belt is properly routed.
4. Make sure the drive belt tensioner is operating properly.