Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Belt Routing Non A/C:

Belt Routing A/C Equipped:

NOTES:
^ The belt routing schematics are published from the latest information available at the time of publication. If anything differs between these schematics and the Belt Routing Label, use the schematics on Belt Routing Label. This label is located in the engine compartment.

^ Refer to for proper belt routing on diagrams. Or, refer to the Belt Routing Label located in the vehicle engine compartment.

^ Belt tension is adjusted at the power steering pump bracket and idler pulley assembly.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.





2. Loosen idler pulley bolt at the power steering bracket.
3. Loosen adjusting bolt until belt can be removed from pulleys.
4. Remove belt.

INSTALLATION
1. Check condition of all pulleys.

CAUTION: When installing the serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. If not, the engine may overheat due to the water pump rotating in the wrong direction. Refer to illustrations for correct belt routing.

2. Install new belt.
3. Using serpentine belt tension gauge, tighten adjusting bolt until belt reaches proper tension.
4. After belt is tensioned correctly, tighten idler pulley bolt to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. After idler pulley has been tightened into position, recheck belt tension. Adjust if necessary.