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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 XLR 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  2. Remove the power steering reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 932109 Size: SH
  3. Install a wrench on the accessory drive belt tensioner (3).
  4. Rotate the wrench to release tension.

    5. Object Number: 927929 Size: SH
  5. With the tension applied, remove the belt from the power steering pulley.

    6. Object Number: 932109 Size: SH
  6. Remove the top bolt (1) from the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    8. Object Number: 927924 Size: SH
  8. Remove bottom bolt from the accessory drive belt tensioner damper.
  9. Remove the tensioner.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 927921 Size: SH
  1. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Tighten the accessory drive belt tensioner bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the accessory drive tensioner bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Lower the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 932109 Size: SH
  4. Attach a wrench to the tensioner (3).

    5. Object Number: 927929 Size: SH
  5. Rotate the wrench to release the tension and feed belt around the power steering pulley.
  6. With the tension applied, complete the belt routing. Ensure the belt is properly seated in all pulleys.
  7. Slowly return the tensioner back to its original position. This will apply tension to the drive belt.
  8. Remove the wrench.
  9. Install the power steering reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement .
  10. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  11. Start the engine and inspect for proper belt and accessory operation.