Drive Belt: Service and Repair

CAUTION: Allowing the drive belt tensioner to snap into the free position may result in damage to the tensioner.

REMOVAL
1. Use a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a socket placed on the tensioner pulley axis bolt and rotate the tensioner to the left (counterclockwise).
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.

INSTALLATION
1. Route the drive belt over all of the pulleys except the tensioner. Use a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a socket placed on the tensioner pulley axis bolt and rotate the tensioner to the left (counterclockwise).
2. Install the belt over the tensioner pulley.
3. Check the belt for good tracking around each pulley.
4. Allow the belt tensioner to relax.