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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 284263 Size: SH
  1. Install a 1/2 inch drive breaker bar into the belt drive tensioner.

    2. Object Number: 927932 Size: SH
  2. Push down on the breaker bar to release tension.
  3. Remove the drive belt from the tensioner pulley (1).
  4. Slowly return the tensioner (6) to the original position.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  6. Remove the belt.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 927932 Size: SH
  1. Thread the drive belt through all the pulleys except for the drive belt tensioner pulley.
  2. Lower the vehicle.

    3. Object Number: 284263 Size: SH
  3. Insert a 1/2 inch drive breaker bar into the drive belt tensioner.
  4. Push down on the tensioner and feed the belt around the tensioner pulley.
  5. With the tension applied, complete the belt routing. Make sure the belt is properly seated in all pulleys.
  6. Slowly return the tensioner back to its original position. This will apply tension to the drive belt.
  7. After the installation, inspect the belt for the proper routing and the correct alignment.
  8. Start the engine and check for proper belt and accessory operation.