INSTALLATION
3.8L
1. Check condition of all pulleys.
CAUTION: When installing the accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. If not, the engine may overheat due to the water pump rotating in the wrong direction.
2. Route belt around all pulleys except the idler pulley (1 or 2). Rotate the tensioner arm clockwise until it contacts its stop position. Route the belt around the idler and slowly let the tensioner rotate into the belt. Make sure the belt is seated onto all pulleys.
4.7L
1. Check condition of all pulleys.
2. Install new belt. Rotate the tensioner arm until it contacts its stop position. Route the belt around the idler and slowly let the tensioner rotate into the belt. Make sure the belt is seated onto all pulleys.
3. With the drive belt installed, inspect the belt wear indicator . On 4.7L Engines the gap between the tang and the housing stop (measurement A ) must not exceed 24 mm (.94 inches).
5.7L/6.1L
NOTE: When installing accessory drive belt onto pulleys, make sure that belt is properly routed and all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.
1. Position the drive belt over all pulleys except for the water pump pulley .
2. Rotate tensioner clockwise and slip the belt over the water pump pulley.
3. Gently release tensioner.
4. Install the air intake tube between intake manifold and air filter assembly (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - INSTALLATION).
3.0L DIESEL
1. Check condition of all pulleys.
CAUTION: When installing the serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. If not, the engine may overheat due to the water pump rotating in the wrong direction.
2. Install new belt (3). Route the belt around all pulleys except the idler pulley . Rotate the tensioner arm until it contacts its stop position. Route the belt around the idler and slowly let the tensioner rotate into the belt. Make sure the belt (3) is seated onto all pulleys .