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Drive Belts
Maintenance checks and procedures for
engine drive belts.
NOTE
Always fit the same type of belts as
the ones replaced.
Engine Belt Checks
Maintenance check for engine drive belts.
Perform these maintenance procedures
according to the Preventative Maintenance
Schedule.
1. Inspect the engine drive belts for the
following conditions:
Condition, signs of wear/
deterioration
Alignment
Fan Belt Tensioner
Maintenance checks for fan belt tensioner.
Perform these maintenance procedures
according to the Preventative Maintenance
Schedule.
1. Check and correct fan belt tensioner.
Mounting bolt torque
Tensioner maintains proper belt
tension
Poly V-belt and Fan Drive Belt
Removal
Engine belt replacement procedures for
poly V-belt and fan drive belts.
Perform these maintenance procedures
according to the Preventative Maintenance
Schedule.
1. Disconnect the electrical ground wire
from the battery.
2. Reach between the fan blades and
remove the fan blade mounting bolts
using a 9/16 in. socket to remove the
mounting nuts.
3. Place a flex-bar with a 15 mm socket
on the fastener securing the
automatic belt tensioner's roller, as
shown in the image.
4. Rotate the flex-bar as shown in the
diagram to relieve belt tension.
5. With the belt tensioner pressure
relieved, remove the poly V-belt from
the pulleys.
The tensioner can be temporarily
blocked with a 0.16-0.2 in. (4-5
mm) thick pin (bore). This
facilitates removal and installation
of the poly V-belt.
6. After removing the belt, carefully
allow the belt tensioner to spring
back to the stop (if it had not been
temporarily blocked).
7. Inspect the pulleys for damage, rust,
and grease deposits. Clean or
replace as necessary.
Poly V-belt and Fan Drive Belt
Installation
Procedure to install poly v-belt and fan
drive engine belts.
Follow the steps below to install the poly V-
belt and fan drive belts:
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