Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Drive Belt ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Install the engine support fixture.
3. Remove the engine mount strut bracket.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the engine splash shield.
6. Remove the right side engine mount bracket.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
9. Slide the drive belt off of the belt idler pulley (1).
10. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
11. Remove the drive belt from the accessory drive pulleys.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the drive belt to the crankshaft pulley, the tensioner and the generator.
2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise.
3. Install the drive belt to the idler pulley (1).
NOTE:
Ensure the drive belt is properly aligned and seated into the grooves of the accessory drive pulleys.
4. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Install the right side engine mount bracket.
7. Install the engine splash shield.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the engine mount strut bracket.
10. Remove the engine support fixture.
11. Install the the air cleaner assembly.