Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Drive Belt Replacement
Special Tools
EN-48932 - Hydraulic Belt Tensioner Compressor
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.
Note: The tensioner stop is critical and must be removed prior to compressing the drive belt tensioner spring.
2. Remove the tensioner stop fastener (1) and stop (2).
Note: Make sure the EN- 48932 - compressor tool is not on the generator bracket and A/C compressor bracket.
3. Install the EN-48932 - compressor (1) to the drive belt tensioner spring.
4. Compress the drive belt tensioner spring fully using the EN-48932 - compressor.
5. Reposition the idler pulley (2) to release tension off the drive belt.
6. Remove the drive belt from under the middle idler pulley.
7. Remove the drive belt from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. With the EN-48932 - compressor still compressing the tensioner spring Install and position the drive belt around all of the pulleys except for the middle idler pulley.
2. Rotate pulley (2) clockwise and install the drive belt under the middle idler pulley.
3. Ensure the drive belt tensioner idler pulley is fully seated against the drive belt.
4. Loosen the forcing bolt on the EN-48932 - compressor(1) and remove from the drive belt tensioner spring.
Note: If tensioner assembly is new, use a 6 point socket on the drive belt tensioner hex boss (1) and rotate hex boss clockwise to release the tension and remove the shipping retainer by hand. Discard the shipping retainer.
5. Ensure that the drive belt tensioner idler is fully seated against the drive belt.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
Note: Make sure the Tensioner Stop locator pin is in the guide hole of the bracket.
6. Install the tension stop (2) and fastener (1), then tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
7. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.