Overview - Cylinder Block, Belt Pulley Side, A/C Compressor Belt Drive, 3.0L Engine

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Cylinder Block, Belt Pulley Side, A/C Compressor Belt Drive, 3.0L Engine

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Cover
- For the idler roller
Bolt
- 25 Nm
Idler Roller
- For the ribbed belt
Ribbed Belt
- Check for wear
- Do not kink
- Belt path. Refer to Fig 2.
- Before removing, mark the running direction using chalk or a felt-tip pen.
- Removing and installing. Refer to RIBBED BELT FOR A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 3.0L ENGINE .
- When installing, make sure it is seated correctly on the belt pulleys
Cover
- For the tensioner
Bolt
- 25 Nm
Tensioner
- For the ribbed belt
- Removing and installing. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER FOR A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 3.0L ENGINE .
Bolt
- Tightening specification -item 15-
Vibration Damper
- Removing and installing. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Alignment Sleeve
- Quantity: 2
Bracket
- For the A/C compressor
- Removing and installing. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 3.0L ENGINE .
Bolt
- Tightening Specifications and Sequence. Refer to Fig 3.
- Always replace after removing.
A/C Compressor
- Removing and installing. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING FROM BRACKET .
Bolt
- Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - A/C COMPRESSOR POWER UNIT .
Alignment Sleeves
Bolt
- Tightening Specifications and Sequence. Refer to Fig 3.

A/C Compressor Belt Path, 3.0L Engine

Fig 2: A/C Compressor Belt Path, 3.0L Engine

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Vibration Damper
Ribbed Belt Tensioner
A/C Compressor
Idler Roller

A/C Compressor Bracket - Tightening Specifications and Sequence, 3.0L Engine

Fig 3: A/C Compressor Bracket

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Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.

-- Tighten the bolts in stages as follows:

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-2 and 3-	Install by hand all the way
2.	-2 and 3-	8 Nm
3.	-2-	90° additional turn
4.	-3-	90° additional turn