Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Alternator-compressor Belt

Inspection and Replacement

1. Inspect the belt for cracks and damaged. If the belt is cracked or damaged, replace it.




2. Check that the pointer (A) on the auto-tensioner housing is not beyond the edge of the indicator rib (B) on the tensioner base.




3. Move the auto-tensioner (A) to relieve tensioner from the alternator belt (B), and remove the alternator belt.
4. Install the new belt in reverse order of removal.