Installation Procedure

Route the belt over all the pulleys except the tensioner arm.
Observe drive belt routing for vehicles without air conditioning.

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Belt Routing For Vehicles Without Air Conditioning
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Observe drive belt routing for vehicles with air conditioning.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Belt Routing For Vehicles With Air Conditioning
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Install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the drive belt tensioner arm and rotate the arm counterclockwise.

Fig 3: Rotating Tensioner Arm Counterclockwise
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Install the drive belt over the drive belt tensioner pulley.
Slowly release the tension on the tensioner arm.
Inspect for the drive belt being properly installed on the pulleys.

Fig 4: Inspecting Drive Belt For Proper Installation
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Avoid mis-positioning the drive belt by one or more grooves.

Fig 5: Identifying Correct Positioning Of Drive Belt
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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.

Fig 6: Locating Fix Pointer And Index Marks On Drive Belt Tensioner
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With a used drive belt installed, the fix pointer should not align past the index mark.
Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in Engine Performance
Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in Engine Performance

Fig 7: Identifying Correct Positioning Of Fix Pointer While Installing Drive Belt
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