Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement

Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory).
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Install a ratchet into the square opening of the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner.
4. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
5. Remove the A/C belt from the pulleys.
6. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
7. Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
8. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the A/C belt around the crankshaft balancer.
2. Install a ratchet into the square opening of the A/C drive belt tensioner.
3. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
4. Install the A/C belt over the idler pulley.
5. Install the A/C belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
6. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
7. Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
8. Inspect the A/C belt for proper installation and alignment.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory).