Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Special Tools

EN-6151-A - Chuck Key

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (LDK, LHU) Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front compartment splash shield - right side. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement Service and Repair.

3. Remove the front part of the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement Service and Repair.




4. Install the EN-6151-A - chuck key to the drive belt tensioner hole (2).

5. Tension the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and hold tension.

6. Remove the drive belt (1).

7. Release tension from the drive belt tensioner and allow the tensioner to slide back slowly.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply tension to the drive belt tensioner with the EN-6151-A - chuck key by rotating counterclockwise and hold tension.

2. Install the drive belt (1).

3. Release tension from the drive belt tensioner and allow the tensioner to slide back slowly.

4. Remove the EN-6151-A - chuck key from the drive belt tensioner hole (2).

5. Inspect the drive belt for proper seat.

6. Install the front part of the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement Service and Repair.

7. Install the front compartment splash shield - right side. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement Service and Repair.

8. Lower the vehicle.