Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Depress the tensioner arm using a 14 mm (9/16 in) wrench or Snap-on® tool S8190, or equivalent.
2. Remove the belt assembly off the idler or A/C compressor pulley.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.

Installation Procedure

1. Route the belt around all pulleys, except the front cover idler or A/C compressor pulley.
2. Depress the tensioner arm using a 14 mm (9/16 in) wrench.

Important

Ensure the belt is properly aligned on the pulleys.

Important

If the tensioner idler pulley attachment bolt is loosened, remove the bolt and apply Saturn P/N 21485277 Loctite 242® , or equivalent to threads. Torque the bolt.

3. Slip the belt over the front cover idler or A/C compressor pulley.
Tighten

Tighten the belt tensioner-to-block 30 N·m (22 lb ft).