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Drive Belt: Service and Repair




Drive Belt Replacement (LE5) (2.4L Non-hybrid)

Special Tools

J 44811 Accessory Belt Tensioner Unloader

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (LAT and LE5) (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side)Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (LY7) (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side).
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Install the J 44811 to the drive belt tensioner.
4. Using the J 44811 , rotate the tensioner counterclockwise in order to release the tensioner from the drive belt.




5. Remove the drive belt.
6. Slowly rotate the J 44811 and the tensioner clockwise in order to allow the tensioner to rest.
7. Remove the J 44811 from the drive belt tensioner.

Installation Procedure




1. Install and position the drive belt around all of the pulleys except for the drive belt tensioner.
2. Install the J 44811 to the drive belt tensioner.
3. Using the J 44811 , rotate the tensioner counterclockwise.
4. Position the drive belt under the tensioner pulley.




5. Using the J 44811 , rotate the tensioner clockwise in order to seat the tensioner pulley onto the drive belt.
6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (LAT and LE5) (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side)Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (LY7) (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side).

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