GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Express - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L 🢒 Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1199270 Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
  2. Remove the retaining bolt for the coolant recovery reservoir and set the reservoir aside.

    3. Object Number: 678802 Size: SH
  3. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the drive belt tensioner bolt.
  4. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
  5. Remove the belt from the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
  6. Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner.
  7. Remove the breaker bar and socket and from the drive belt tensioner bolt.
  8. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 678802 Size: SH
  1. Route the drive belt around all the pulleys except the idler pulley.
  2. Install the breaker bar with hex-head socket to the belt tensioner bolt.
  3. Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the tensioner.
  4. Install the drive belt under the idler pulley.
  5. Slowly release the tension on the belt tensioner.
  6. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the belt tensioner bolt.
  7. Inspect the drive belt for proper installation and alignment.

    8. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  8. Position the coolant recovery reservoir and install the retaining bolt and tighten to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
  9. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.