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Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement V8

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1987654  Size: SH
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.
  2. Remove the skid plate. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.
  3. Cut the belt (1) from air conditioning (A/C) and crankshaft pulleys.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1987657  Size: SH
  1. Position the belt behind the rear face of the balancer (1) and off of the A/C pulley (2).
  2. Install the belt installation tool (3) onto the balancer.

  3. Object Number: 1987659  Size: SH
  4. Slide the belt installation tool (1) upward, installing the belt (2) onto the belt installation tool.
  5. Slide the belt installation tool downward, positioning the belt onto the A/C pulley, applying light tension to the belt.

  6. Object Number: 1987663  Size: SH
  7. Position the lower portion of the belt (1) with the ribbed area facing forward.

  8. Object Number: 1987677  Size: SH
  9. Slowly rotate the crankshaft pulley (1) in a clockwise direction while using finger pressure to pull the belt (2) forward. Ensure that the ribbed area of the belt remains facing forward and the belt aligns properly to the A/C pulley.

  10. Object Number: 1987679  Size: SH
  11. Inspect the drive belt (1) for proper installation and alignment.

  12. Object Number: 1987684  Size: SH
  13. Rotate the balancer (1) and additional 360 degrees to ensure proper belt installation.
  14. Install the skid plate. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.
  15. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.