Removal Procedure
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
.
- Install a ratchet into the air conditioning
(A/C) belt tensioner adapter opening.
- Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on
the belt.
- Remove the A/C belt from the pulleys.
- Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
- Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
- Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.
Installation Procedure
- Install the A/C belt around the crankshaft
balancer.
- Install a ratchet into the A/C drive belt tensioner adapter opening
- Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on
the tensioner.
- Install the A/C belt over the idler pulley.
- Install the A/C belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
- Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
- Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
- Inspect the A/C belt for proper installation and alignment.
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
.