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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure
The supercharged 3800 engine utilizes two drive belts. The outer belt drives the supercharger. The inner belt drives the following components:
- Generator
- Power steering pump
- Coolant pump
- Air conditioning compressor
All driven accessories rigidly mount to the engine. Spring-loaded belt tensioners maintain the drive belt tension. Each belt has its own tensioner.
A belt squeak, occurring when the engine starts or stops, is normal and has no effect on the durability of the belt.
The drive-belt tensioner can control the belt tension over a broad range of belt lengths, due to stretching. However, there are limits to the tensioners compensation ability. Poor tension control and/or damage to the tensioner may occur after using the tensioner outside of its operating range. Replace the belt when this occurs.
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the right-hand splash shield.





3. Remove the connector from the crank sensor.
remove the following components:
3.1. The engine mounting bracket lower nut.
3.2. The engine mounting bracket lower stud.
3.3. The engine mounting bracket lower spacer.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the belt(s).

Installation Procedure
1. Install the belt(s).
2. Raise the vehicle.





3. Install the following components.
- The engine mounting bracket lower spacer.
- The engine mounting bracket lower stud.
- The engine mounting bracket lower nut.
4. Install the connector to the crank sensor.
5. Install the right-hand splash shield.
6. Lower the vehicle.