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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Depress the tensioner arm using a 3/8 in. drive breaker bar.
2. Remove the belt assembly off the idler or the A/C compressor pulley.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.

Installation Procedure





1. Route the belt around all of the pulleys, except for the idler pulley.
2. Depress the tensioner arm using a 3/8 in. drive breaker bar.

Important: Make sure that the belt is properly aligned on the pulleys.

3. Slip the belt over the idler pulley.