GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2008
🢒
HHR
🢒
Engine
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Engine Mechanical - 2.4L
🢒 Drive Belt Replacement
Tools Required
J 44811
Accessory Belt Tensioner Unloader
Removal Procedure
Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
.
Install the
J 44811
to the drive belt tensioner.
Using the
J 44811
, rotate the drive belt tensioner counter clockwise in order to release the spring tension.
Remove the drive belt from under the drive belt tensioner.
Remove the drive belt from around the accessory drive pulleys.
Remove the drive belt.
Using the
J 44811
, rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to release the spring tension.
Installation Procedure
Position the drive belt around all the accessory drive pulleys, except for the drive belt tensioner.
Using the
J 44811
, rotate the drive belt tensioner counter clockwise in order to release the spring tension.
Position the drive belt under the drive belt tensioner.
Using the
J 44811
, rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to release the spring tension.
Remove the
J 44811
from the drive belt tensioner.
Ensure that the drive belt is properly aligned on the accessory drive pulleys.
Install the engine splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
.