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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Use a (A) ratchet or breaker bar inserted in the square hole in the drive belt tensioner flange.
2. Rotate the (B) drive belt tensioner in a clockwise motion to release belt tension.





3. Remove the drive belt from the accessory drive belt routing pulley (6C348) and slip it off the remaining accessory pulleys.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the drive belt over the accessory pulleys. Raise and support the vehicle, if necessary.
2. Use a ratchet or breaker bar inserted in the square hole in the drive belt tensioner flange.
3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner in a clockwise motion.
2. Slip the drive belt under the accessory drive belt routing pulley and slowly release the tool. Remove the tool from the drive belt tensioner.





3. Ensure that the drive belt V-grooves are correctly seated in the accessory pulley V-grooves.
4. Check belt tracking.
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