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Tools Required

J 39914 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Unloader

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1309849  Size: SH
  4. Using J 39914 rotate the drive belt tensioner (8) to release the tension on the drive belt.
  5. Remove the drive belt from the right idler pulley (2).
  6. Carefully release J 39914 to relieve the drive belt tensioner spring tension.
  7. Remove J 39914 from the drive belt tensioner (8).

  8. Object Number: 1317204  Size: SH
  9. Loosen the right belt idler pulley bolt.
  10. Remove the right belt idler pulley and bolt from the generator bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1317204  Size: SH
  1. Install the right belt idler pulley and bolt to the generator bracket.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1309849  Size: SH
  3. Insure the drive belt is properly centered on all the pulleys except the right idler pulley (3).
  4. Using J 39914 rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt.
  5. Install the drive belt to the right idler pulley (2).
  6. Carefully release J 39914 allowing the drive belt tensioner (8) to come in contact with the drive belt.
  7. Remove J 39914 from the drive belt tensioner (8).
  8. Inspect the drive belt to insure the belt is properly centered on all the pulleys (1-8).
  9. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
  10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .