Drive Belt Replacement L36

The drive belt drives all engine mounted accessories. All driven accessories are rigidly mounted to the engine. Drive belt tension is maintained by a spring loaded belt tensioner. A belt squeak when the engine is started or stopped is normal and has no effect on belt durability. The drive belt tensioner can control belt tension over a broad range of belt lengths.

1. Rotate the tensioner (2) counterclockwise to remove the drive belt (1).
2. Remove the accessory drive belt (1) from the engine.

1. Position the accessory drive belt (1) to the pulleys.
2. Rotate the tensioner (2) counterclockwise to install the drive belt (1).

Drive Belt Replacement L67

The supercharged 3800 engine uses two drive belts. The outer belt drives the supercharger. The inner belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor. All driven accessories are rigidly mounted to the engine. Drive belt tension is maintained by the spring loaded belt tensioners. Each belt has its own tensioner.

A belt squeak when the engine is started or stopped is normal and has no effect on belt durability. The drive belt tensioner can control belt tension over a broad range of belt lengths due to stretching.

1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.



2. Rotate the tensioner (2) counterclockwise to remove the drive belt (1).
3. Remove the supercharger belt (1) from the engine.



4. Rotate the tensioner (2) counterclockwise to remove the drive belt (1).
5. Remove the accessory belt (1) from the engine.

1. Position the accessory drive belt (1) to the pulleys.
2. Rotate the tensioner (2) counterclockwise to install the drive belt (1).



3. Position the supercharger drive belt (1) to the pulleys.
4. Rotate the tensioner (2) counterclockwise to install the drive belt (1).
5. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.