TENSIONER, Belt: Removal: 3.6L
NOTE:
The 3.6L belt tensioner has a low output spring by design and is identified by the front gold plate. This tensioner may feel weak compared to other front end accessory drive tensioners.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to REMOVAL
- Remove the serpentine belt. Refer to 3.6L
- Remove the bolt (1), and remove the belt tensioner assembly.
WARNING:
Because of high spring tension, do not attempt to disassemble automatic tensioner. Unit is serviced as an assembly.