Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (NU6) (Service and Repair)Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (NT7) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the engine mount snubber. Refer to Engine Mount Snubber Replacement (Service and Repair).
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.

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 snubber. Refer to Engine Mount Snubber Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (NU6) (Service and Repair)Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (NT7) (Service and Repair).