Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Minor cracks in the belt rib are normal. They are the result of reverse bending around a backside pulley. Do not replace belts for minor cracks.
Belts that have chunking longer that 5 mm (13/16 inch) in one or more places should be replaced.





Belts should also be replaced if cord breakage or fabric separation is observed.

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

- Tools Required
- SA9150E Engine Support Fixture
- J-43405 Engine Support Fixture Adapter

BELT REMOVAL





1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

NOTICE: Engine must be supported upon removal of engine mount.

2. Remove right front engine mount and engine mount bracket from engine block.





3. Use a 15 mm wrench to rotate the tensioner pulley clockwise while sliding the drive belt off the tensioner or water pump pulley.
4. Remove drive belt.
5. Clean and inspect the serpentine drive belt surfaces.

BELT INSTALLATION





1. Route belt around all pulleys, except tensioner or water pump.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that drive belt is aligned into the proper grooves on the drive pulley.

2. Use a 15 mm wrench to rotate the tensioner pulley clockwise.
3. Slip the belt over the idler or water pump pulley.
4. Install right front engine mount. Refer to "Engine Mount Installation".
5. Reconnect negative battery cable.