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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Illustrating Drive Belt Routing (W/O Air Conditioning)
    GM43858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Route the drive belt over all the pulleys except the drive belt tensioner arm.
  2. Observe the drive belt routing for vehicles without air conditioning.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Drive Belt Routing (W/Air Conditioning)
    GM43859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Observe the drive belt routing for vehicles with air conditioning.
    4. Fig 3: Releasing Drive Belt Tension
    GM374176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the drive belt tensioner arm and rotate the arm counterclockwise.
  5. Install the drive belt over the drive belt tensioner pulley.
  6. Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner arm.
  7. Confirm that the belt is properly routed.
    8. Fig 4: Inspecting Drive Belt Pulley
    GM172992Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Inspect for the drive belt being properly installed on the pulleys.
    9. Fig 5: Illustrating Incorrect Drive Belt Positions
    GM172993Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Avoid mis-positioning the drive belt by one or more grooves.
    10. Fig 6: Aligning Drive Belt Tensioner Fix Pointer & Index Mark
    GM331327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Confirm for the proper drive belt size and the correct drive belt routing by observing the location of the fix pointer and the index marks on the drive belt tensioner. With a new drive belt installed, the fix pointer should align within the indentation on the drive belt tensioner.
    11. Fig 7: Identifying Incorrect Index Mark Alignment
    GM369211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. With a used drive belt installed, the fix pointer should not align past the index mark.
    12. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  12. Position the coolant recovery reservoir and install the retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the coolant recovery reservoir bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

  13. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.3L.
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