Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Drive Belt ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the tensioner arm and rotate the arm counterclockwise.
2. Remove the drive belt (1) from the drive pulleys, if equipped with a single generator.
3. Remove the drive belt (1) from the drive pulleys, if equipped with a single generator and vacuum pump.
4. Remove the drive belt (1) from the drive pulleys, if equipped with dual generators.
5. Remove the drive belt (1) from the drive pulleys, if equipped with dual generators and vacuum pump.
6. Slowly release the tension on the tensioner arm.
Inspection and Repair
1. Inspect the drive belt for excessive cracking or any damage to the drive belt.
2. Replace the drive belt if there is damage or excessive cracking.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the drive belt (1) to the drive pulleys, if equipped with dual generators and vacuum pump.
2. Install the drive belt (1) over all of the pulleys except the tensioner pulley, if equipped with a dual generators.
3. Install the drive belt (1) to the drive pulleys, if equipped with a single generator and vacuum pump.
4. Install the drive belt (1) over all of the pulleys except the tensioner pulley, if equipped with a single generator.
5. Slowly release the tension on the tensioner arm.
6. Install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the tensioner arm and rotate the arm counterclockwise.
7. Route the drive belt over tension pulley.
8. Slowly release the tension on the tensioner arm.
9. Inspect for the drive belt being properly install on the pulleys.
10. Avoid mix-positioning the drive belt by one or more grooves.
11. Confirm for the proper drive belt size and the correct drive belt routing by observing the location of the fix pointer and index marks on the drive belt tensioner. With a new drive belt installed the fix pointer should align within the indentation on the drive belt tensioner.
12. With a used drive belt installed the fix pointer should not align past the index marks.