For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the coolant air cleaner outlet resonator duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
- Install a 3/8 inch drive breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner arm.
- Rotate the drive belt tensioner (2) counterclockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
- If equipped without air conditioning (A/C), remove the belt (1) from the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
- If equipped with A/C, remove the belt (1) from the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
- Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner (2).
- Remove the breaker bar from the drive belt tensioner.
- Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.
Installation Procedure
- Route the belt (1) around all the pulleys except the flat idler pulley.
- Install a 3/8 inch drive breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner arm.
- Rotate the belt tensioner (2) counterclockwise in order to relieve the tension on the tensioner.
- If equipped with A/C, install the belt under the flat idler pulley.
- If equipped without A/C, install the belt (1) to the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
- Slowly release the tension on the belt tensioner (2).
- Remove the breaker bar from the drive belt tensioner.
- Inspect the drive belt for proper installation and alignment.
- Install the coolant air cleaner outlet resonator duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
