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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 44811 Accessory Belt Tensioner Unloader

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 854300  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  2. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  3. Install the J 44811 to the drive belt tensioner.
  4. Using the J 44811 , rotate the tensioner counterclockwise in order to release the tensioner from the drive belt.

  5. Object Number: 1571093  Size: SH
  6. Remove the drive belt.
  7. Slowly rotate the J 44811 and the tensioner clockwise in order to allow the tensioner to rest.
  8. Remove the J 44811 from the drive belt tensioner.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1571093  Size: SH
  1. Install and position the drive belt around all of the pulleys except for the drive belt tensioner.
  2. Install the J 44811 to the drive belt tensioner.
  3. Using the J 44811 , rotate the tensioner counterclockwise.
  4. Position the drive belt under the tensioner pulley.

  5. Object Number: 854300  Size: SH
  6. Using the J 44811 , rotate the tensioner clockwise in order to seat the tensioner pulley onto the drive belt.
  7. Install the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  8. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .