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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Using a 3/8 inch drive ratchet or breaker bar inserted in automatic tensioner, pull tool toward front of vehicle.
2. While releasing belt tension, remove drive belt from tensioner pulley and slip it off remaining accessory pulleys.

Fig. 6 Serpentine Belt Routing:





INSTALLATION
1. Route belt over pulleys as shown.
2. Using a 3/8 inch drive ratchet or breaker bar inserted in automatic tensioner, pull tool toward front of vehicle.
3. While holding tool, slip drive belt behind tensioner pulley and release tool.
4. Ensure all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.