Removal and Installation

Fig. 53

The Poly-V serpentine drive belt is provided with a dynamic tensioner (Fig. 53) to maintain proper belt tension to drive the following components:
- generator
- power steering pump
- air conditioning compressor
- water pump

REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.





Fig. 52

2. Remove accessory drive belt splash shield (Fig. 52).

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW DRIVE BELT TENSIONER TO SNAP BACK, AS DAMAGE TO TENSIONER AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

3. Release belt tension by rotating the tensioner clockwise (Fig. 53).
4. Remove drive belt.

INSTALLATION
1. Properly route and position belt onto all pulleys, except for the tensioner pulley (Fig. 53).
2. Rotate belt tensioner clockwise until belt can be installed onto the tensioner pulley (Fig. 53). Slowly release belt tensioner.
3. Verify belt is properly routed and engaged on all pulleys.
4. Install splash shield (Fig. 52) and lower vehicle.