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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Lower Belt Idler Pulley
    GM1317163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  1. Install the lower belt idler pulley and bolt to the engine cover and tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  2. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  3. Install the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Drive Belt
    GM1309849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Insure the drive belt is properly centered on all the pulleys except the right idler pulley (3).
  7. Using J 39914  rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt.
  8. Install the drive belt to the right idler pulley (2).
  9. Carefully release J 39914  allowing the drive belt tensioner (8) to come in contact with the drive belt.
  10. Remove J 39914  from the drive belt tensioner (8).
  11. Inspect the drive belt to insure the belt is properly centered on all the pulleys (1-8).