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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Front Drive Belt
1. Remove the splash shield (RH).





2. Set a handle (commercially available on the market) on the center of the tensioner pulley as shown.
3. Using the handle, turn the center of the tensioner pulley clockwise to release tension to the drive belt.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Reinstall the drive belt or install a new drive belt.
6. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark is not exceeding the limit. Refer to Testing and Inspection; Procedures.
- If exceeding, replace the drive belt.
7. Install the splash shield (RH).

Water Pump Drive Belt
1. Remove the water pump drive belt cover.





2. Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise by hand to release the drive belt tension and remove the belt.
3. Reinstall the water pump drive belt or install a new drive belt.
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