GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Saturn
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2006
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ION
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Engine
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Engine Electrical
🢒 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 tensioner counterclockwise in order to release the tensioner from the drive belt.
Remove the drive belt.
Slowly rotate the
J 44811
and the tensioner clockwise in order to allow the tensioner to rest.
Remove the
J 44811
from the drive belt tensioner.
Installation Procedure
Install and position the drive belt around all of the pulleys except for the drive belt tensioner.
Install the
J 44811
to the drive belt tensioner.
Using the
J 44811
, rotate the tensioner counterclockwise.
Position the drive belt under the tensioner pulley.
Using the
J 44811
, rotate the tensioner clockwise in order to seat the tensioner pulley onto the drive belt.
Install the engine splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
.