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Drive Belt: Service and Repair


Fig. 13 Serpentine Drive Belt Routing:






1. Insert a 1/2 inch breaker bar into the tensioner pulley.
2. Rotate tensioner counterclockwise then remove drive belt.
3. Route drive belt over all pulleys except the water pump Fig. 13.
4. Insert a 1/2 inch breaker bar into the tensioner pulley.
5. Rotate tensioner counterclockwise then slip belt over water pump pulley.
6. Ensure proper belt tracking around each pulley.