Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

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

J35A6 engine




1. Move the auto-tensioner (A) with the belt tension release tool to relieve tension from the drive belt (B), then remove the drive belt.
2. Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: For belt routing, see the charging system component location index.

J35A7 engine




1. Insert a hexagon socket wrench into the drive belt auto-tensioner (A), and slowly turn the wrench in the direction of the rotation arrow, then remove the drive belt (B).

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.

NOTE: For belt routing, see the charging system component location index.