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Drive Belt: Service and Repair




Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (NU6) Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (NU6)Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (NT7) Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (NT7).
2. Remove the engine mount snubber. Refer to Engine Mount Snubber Replacement Engine Mount Snubber Replacement.
3. Install a breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner.
4. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the spring tension.




5. Remove the drive belt.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner.
2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the spring tension.
3. Route and install the drive belt, if equipped with hydraulic power steering.




4. Route and install the drive belt, if equipped with electric power steering.
5. Install the engine mount snubber. Refer to Engine Mount Snubber Replacement Engine Mount Snubber Replacement.
6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (NU6) Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (NU6)Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (NT7) Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (NT7).