Serpentine Belt

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

REMOVAL

Fig 1: 5.7L Drive Belt Routing

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

1 - Right Idler Pulley

2 - Serpentine Belt

3 - Belt Tensioner

CAUTION:

Do not let the tensioner arm snapback to the fully extended position, severe damage may occur to the tensioner.

Using a suitable tool, rotate the belt tensioner clockwise until it contacts the stop. Remove the serpentine belt from the right idler pulley and slowly release the belt tensioner.
Remove the serpentine belt.

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

When installing the serpentine belt, make sure that it is properly routed on all the pulleys.

Install the NEW serpentine belt over all pulleys except for the right idler pulley.
Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise until it contacts the stop. Install the serpentine belt over the right idler pulley and slowly release the belt tensioner.
Install the clean air hose. Refer to HOSE, CLEAN AIR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, 5.7L .