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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

REMOVE
1. Remove viscous coupling.





2. Release drive belt tension by turning tensioner clockwise.
3. With tension released, remove belt from alternator pulley.
4. Remove drive belt.

NOTE: If belt is to be re-installed, mark direction of rotation.

INSTALLATION
5. Clean drive belt pulley grooves and inspect for damage.
6. Fit belt to pulleys.
7. Turn drive belt tensioner clockwise and fit belt to alternator pulley.
8. Release drive belt tensioner.
9. Install viscous coupling.

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