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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 CTS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1392169 Size: SH
  1. Remove the air outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 5.7L.
  2. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the drive belt tensioner bolt.
  3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner (1) clockwise in order to relieve tension on the accessory drive belt.
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt from the pulleys and tensioner.
  5. Slowly release tension on the drive belt tensioner (1).
  6. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the drive belt tensioner bolt.
  7. Clean and inspect the drive belt surfaces of all the pulleys.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1392169 Size: SH
  1. Route the accessory drive belt around all the pulleys except the water pump pulley (2) and tensioner (1).
  2. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the drive belt tensioner bolt.
  3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the drive belt tensioner.
  4. Install the accessory drive belt under the water pump pulley (2).
  5. Install the accessory drive belt onto the drive belt tensioner.
  6. Slowly release the tension.
  7. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the drive belt tensioner bolt.
  8. Install the air outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 5.7L.
  9. Inspect the accessory drive belt for correct alignment.