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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Special Tools Required
Belt tension release tool Span-on YA9317 or equivalent, commercially available

J35A9 engine
1. Move the auto-tensioner (A) with a belt tension release tool to relieve tension from the drive belt, then remove the drive belt.




2. Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.

J35Z1 engine




1. Set a hexagon socket wrench in to the drive belt auto-tensioner (A), and slowly turn the wrench in the direction shown, then remove the drive belt.

NOTE: This is a hydraulic type auto-tensioner, so you must turn the wrench slowly.

2. Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.