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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

DRIVE BELT

COMPONENTS:





REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH





2. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
(a) Turn the drive belt tensioner clockwise to relieve tension on the belt, and then remove the belt.
(b) Carefully return the tensioner to the unloaded position.

NOTICE:
^ When retracting the tensioner, turn it clockwise slowly in 3 sec. or more. Be sure to not apply force rapidly.
^ After the tensioner is retracted all the way, do not apply force any more than necessary.

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
(a) Turn the drive belt tensioner clockwise to allow installation of the belt.
(b) Carefully return the tensioner to the unloaded position.

NOTICE: When retracting the tensioner, turn it clockwise slowly in 3 sec. or more. Be sure to not apply force rapidly.

2. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH