Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Supercharger belt


Removal





1. Disconnect RH fan motor connector.





2. Check supercharger drive belt length by observing belt wear indicator marks on side of tensioner.
Pointer at this mark, indicates minimum new belt length.
Pointer at this mark, indicates maximum new belt length.
Pointer at this mark, indicates belt must be renewed.





3. Remove drive belt from supercharger.
Fit 1/2 inch square drive ratchet or bar into square aperture on front face of tensioner. Using bar, turn tensioner assembly to the right (viewed from front) against spring tension.
While holding the tensioner against spring tension, remove drive belt from tensioner pulley.
Release tensioner slowly and remove bar.
Disconnect belt from other pulleys and remove it from rear of tensioner.

Installation

1. NOTE: Ensure that belt is correctly and squarely located on each pulley. Check belt wear indicator marks to confirm that drive belt is within limits.

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure.

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