Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the engine mount strut.
3. Install a breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner.
4. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the spring tension.
5. Remove the drive belt, if equipped with hydraulic power steering.




6. Remove the drive belt, if equipped with hydraulic power steering.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner.
2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the spring tension.
3. Route and install the drive belt, if equipped with hydraulic power steering.




4. Route and install the drive belt, if equipped with electric power steering.
5. Install the engine mount strut.
6. Install the air cleaner assembly.