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Drive Belt Replacement (Without A/C)



Drive Belt Replacement (Without A/C)

Removal Procedure





1. Install a 3/8 inch breaker bar into the drive belt tensioner (5).
2. Rotate the tensioner (7) clockwise, in order to relieve the tension on the drive belt (1).
3. Slide the drive belt (1) off of the water pump pulley (3).
4. Rotate the drive belt tensioner (7) counterclockwise, allowing the tensioner to return to the relaxed position.
5. Remove the drive belt (1) from the remaining pulleys.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the drive belt (1) over all the pulleys, except for the water pump pulley (3).
2. Install the 3/8 inch breaker bar into the drive belt tensioner (5).
3. Rotate the tensioner (5) clockwise.
4. Install the drive belt (1) over the top of the water pump pulley (3).
5. Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner (5).

Important: Ensure the drive belt is properly aligned and seated into the grooves of the drive pulleys.


6. Inspect for proper installation of the drive belt (1) on the pulleys.


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