GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Express 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L 🢒 Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 678802 Size: SH
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    3. Object Number: 370869 Size: SH
  3. Install a ratchet into the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner adapter opening.
  4. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
  5. Remove the A/C belt from the pulleys.
  6. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
  7. Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
  8. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 370869 Size: SH
  1. Install the A/C belt around the crankshaft balancer.
  2. Install a ratchet into the A/C drive belt tensioner adapter opening
  3. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the tensioner.
  4. Install the A/C belt over the idler pulley.
  5. Install the A/C belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
  6. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
  7. Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
  8. Inspect the A/C belt for proper installation and alignment.

    9. Object Number: 678802 Size: SH
  9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .