Drive Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Working from the top of the vehicle, using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the generator pulley.
3. Remove the 7 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.





4. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.

Installation
1. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
^ Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

2. NOTE: After installation, make sure the accessory drive belt is correctly seated on all pulleys.

Working from the top of the vehicle, using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt on the generator pulley.
3. Install the RH splash shield and the 7 pin-type retainers.