Drive Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

BELT TENSIONER
REMOVAL-SRT





1. Remove the engine cover (1). Grasp both corners of the engine cover, and pull up firmly.





2. Remove the air pump tube assembly retaining bolts (2).
3. Disconnect the air pump tube assembly (1) from the switchover valves.
4. Remove the air pump tube assembly (1) from the engine.





5. Release the tension on the accessory drive belt by attaching a wrench and pulling up on the tensioner and relocating the accessory drive belt.
6. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner pulley by holding the stud with a wrench and removing the nut.





7. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner bolts (1).
8. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner from the engine.

INSTALLATION - SRT





1. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner with the mounting bolts (1). Tighten the mounting bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner pulley to the stud. Tighten the pulley nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





3. Release the tension on the tensioner and install the accessory drive belt.





4. Install the air pump tube assembly (1) to the engine.





5. Install the engine cover (1). Align the engine cover retaining clips to the rubber mounts, and push down firmly to connect engine cover to rubber mounts.

Note: To ease the installation of the engine cover, apply a small amount of lubricant to the engine cover rubber mounts.

6. Start the engine and verify the accessory drive belt is properly routed and seated.