Drive Belt Replacement

Special Tools Required 

Belt tension release tool Snap-on YA9317 or equivalent, commercially available

1. Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool to relieve tension from the drive belt (B), then remove the drive belt.
   Fig 1: Identifying Auto-Tensioner With Belt Tension Release Tool

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2. Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.
   NOTE: For belt routing, see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .