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Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement 2.0L

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Belt Dressing Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1256230  Size: SH
  1. Remove the coolant reservoir tank.

  2. Object Number: 1256232  Size: SH
  3. Use a wrench to turn the tensioner bolt clockwise, compressing the tensioner, and releasing the tension on the serpentine accessory drive belt.

  4. Object Number: 1256233  Size: SH
  5. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1256233  Size: SH
  1. Use a wrench to turn the tensioner bolt clockwise, compressing the tensioner, and releasing the tension on the serpentine accessory drive belt.
  2. With the wrench in place on the tensioner bolt, loop the serpentine accessory drive belt loosely over the pulleys.

  3. Object Number: 1256234  Size: SH
  4. Slip the belt over the tensioner.
  5. Remove the wrench from the tensioner bolt and the belt will tighten itself.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1256230  Size: SH
  7. Install the coolant reservoir tank.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the coolant reservoir tank securing bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement 2.5L

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1256230  Size: SH
  1. Remove the coolant reservoir tank bolts.
  2. Reposition the tank in order to access the accessory drive belt.

  3. Object Number: 1376091  Size: SH
  4. Use a wrench to turn the bolt for the tensioner (7) clockwise, compressing the tensioner, and releasing the tension on the serpentine accessory drive belt (1).
  5. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1376091  Size: SH
  1. Use a wrench to turn the bolt for the tensioner (7) clockwise, compressing the tensioner.
  2. With the wrench in place on the tensioner bolt, loop the serpentine accessory drive belt (1) loosely over the pulleys for the following components:
  3. • The power steering pump (2)
    • The generator (3)
    • The idler (4)
    • The air conditioning compressor (5)
    • The damper (6)
    • The tensioner
    • The water pump (8)
  4. Remove the wrench from the tensioner bolt.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1256230  Size: SH
  6. Install the coolant reservoir tank bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the coolant reservoir tank securing bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).