For 1990-2009 cars

## Drive Belt Replacement VIN 1

### Removal Procedure

The supercharged 3800 engine utilizes two accessory drive belts. The outer belt drives the supercharger. The inner belt drives the following components:

• | Generator

• | Power steering pump

• | Coolant pump

• | Air conditioning compressor

All driven accessories rigidly mount to the engine. Spring-loaded belt tensioners maintain the drive belt tension. Each belt has its own tensioner.

A belt squeak, occurring when the engine starts or stops, is normal and has no effect on the durability of the belt.

The drive-belt tensioner can control the belt tension over a broad range of belt lengths, due to stretching. However, there are limits to the tensioner's compensation ability. Poor tension control and/or damage to the tensioner may occur after using the tensioner outside of its operating range. Replace the belt when this occurs.

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the right-hand splash shield.
3. Remove the connector from the crank sensor. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in order to remove the following components:

3.1. | The engine mounting bracket lower nut.

3.2. | The engine mounting bracket lower stud.

3.3. | The engine mounting bracket lower spacer.

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the belt(s).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the belt(s).
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Install the following components. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .

• | The engine mounting bracket lower spacer.

• | The engine mounting bracket lower stud.

• | The engine mounting bracket lower nut.

4. Install the connector to the crank sensor.
5. Install the right-hand splash shield.
6. Lower the vehicle.

## Drive Belt Replacement VIN K

### Removal Procedure

The accessory drive belt controls all engine-mounted accessories. All driven accessories rigidly mount to the engine. A spring-loaded belt tensioner maintains the drive belt tension. A belt squeak, occurring when starting or stopping the engine, it has not effect on belt durability. The drive belt tensioner can control the belt tension over a broad range of belt length. However, there are limits to the tensioner's compensation ability. When using the tensioner outside of its operating range, poor tension control and/or damage to the tensioner may occur.

Remove the following components. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .

1. The engine mounting bracket lower nut.
2. The engine mounting bracket lower stud.
3. The engine mounting bracket lower spacer.
4. Remove the belt.

### Installation Procedure

Install the belt. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in order to install the following components:

1. The engine mounting bracket lower nut.
2. The engine mounting bracket lower stud.
3. The engine mounting bracket lower spacer.