Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Fig. 17 Serpentine Drive Belt Routing:

Less Auto Tensioner

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Loosen adjusting arm and pivot bolts.
3. Turn alternator belt adjusting screw counterclockwise, until belt can be removed.
4. Reverse procedure to install.

With Auto Tensioner

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Install suitable 1/2 inch flex handle in square hole in tensioner.
3. Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, then remove belt.
4. Reverse procedure to install.