Drive Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

BELT TENSION DATA
This engine is equipped with an automatic belt tensioner.

Fig. 25 Serpentine Belt Routing & Replacement:

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Drain the coolant. See Cooling System.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Remove the generator. See Starting and Charging.
5. Remove the heater hoses. See Heating and Air Conditioning.
6. Remove the drive belt tensioner bolts.
7. Remove the drive belt tensioner.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the drive belt tensioner.
2. Install the drive belt tensioner bolts. Tighten the drive belt bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
3. Install the heater hoses. See Heating and Air Conditioning.
4. Install the generator. See Starting and Charging.
5. Install the drive belt.
6. Refill the cooling system with coolant. See Cooling System.
7. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.