Belt, Serpentine: Removal: 5.7L
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- Insert a suitable square drive ratchet into the square hole on belt tensioner arm (7).
- Release the belt tension by rotating the tensioner (7) clockwise
. Rotate the belt tensioner (4) until the accessory belt (3) can be removed from pulleys (1, 2, 5, 6, 7).CAUTION:
Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, severe damage may occur to the tensioner.
- Remove the accessory belt.
- Gently release the tensioner.