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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: Drive Belt
    GM1309849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using J 39914  rotate the drive belt tensioner (8) to release the tension on the drive belt.
  4. Remove the drive belt from the right idler pulley (2).
  5. Carefully release J 39914  to relieve the drive belt tensioner spring tension.
  6. Remove J 39914  from the drive belt tensioner (8).
  7. Provided the vehicle will not be raised or lifted to perform additional work. Utilizing a floor jack and a wood block, support the front of the engine using the following procedure.
    1. Place the wood block between the lift point of the floor jack and the bottom of the engine oil pan.
    2. Raise the jack until the wood block comes into contact with the engine oil pan and is capable of supporting the weight of the engine.
  8. If the vehicle is to be raised or lifted in order to perform additional work. Support the engine using the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  9. Remove the right engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
  10. Fig 2: Identifying Drive Belt
    GM1370537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the drive belt from the remaining pulleys.