GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Cadillac
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2009
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XLR
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Engine
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Engine Mechanical - 4.6L (LH2)
🢒 Drive Belt Installation
Thread the inner drive belt through all the pulleys.
Pull the inner drive belt off the power steering pump pulley.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the air conditioning compressor drive belt tensioner and tighten to
25 N·m (18 lb ft)
.
Place a wrench on the air conditioning compressor drive belt tensioner hex.
Compress the air conditioning compressor drive belt tensioner in order to feed the inner drive belt around the power steering pump pulley.
After the installation, inspect the inner drive belt for the proper routing and the correct alignment.
Thread the outer drive belt through all the pulleys except the drive belt tensioner.
Insert a 1/2 inch drive extension into the drive belt tensioner.
Push down on the drive belt tensioner and feed the outer drive belt around the drive belt tensioner wheel.
Ensure the outer drive belt is properly seated in all pulleys.
Slowly return the drive belt tensioner back to its original position. This will apply tension to the outer drive belt.
After the installation, inspect the outer drive belt for the proper routing and the correct alignment.