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Installation Procedure

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  1. Route the belt (1) around all the pulleys except the flat idler pulley.
  2. Install a 3/8 inch drive breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner arm.
  3. Rotate the belt tensioner (2) counterclockwise in order to relieve the tension on the tensioner.
  4. Fig 1: Drive Belt Routing & Tensioner (W/ A/C
    GM869700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If equipped with A/C, install the belt under the flat idler pulley.
  6. If equipped without A/C, install the belt (1) to the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
  7. Slowly release the tension on the belt tensioner (2).
  8. Fig 2: Drive Belt Routing & Tensioner (W/O A/C
    GM869702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the breaker bar from the drive belt tensioner.
  10. Inspect the drive belt for proper installation and alignment.