Drive Belts: Removal: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Sprinter. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSIONER |
| 2 - RATCHET WRENCH |
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to check belt tension with a belt tension gauge on vehicles equipped with an automatic belt tensioner.
- Remove A/C compressor drive belt. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT .
- A 3/8 inch square hole is provided in the automatic belt tensioner. Attach a 3/8 inch drive-long handle ratchet to this hole.
- Rotate ratchet and tensioner assembly counterclockwise (as viewed from front) until tension has been relieved from belt.
- Remove belt from water pump pulley first.
- Remove belt from vehicle.