Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement

Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement (w/o LS9)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (LS9) Drive Belt Replacement - AccessoryDrive Belt Replacement - Accessory (w/o LS9) Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.

2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

3. Using the appropriate tool, rotate the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.

4. Remove the A/C belt from the pulleys.

5. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.

6. Remove the wrench and or socket from the A/C belt tensioner.

7. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the A/C belt around the crankshaft balancer.

2. Using the appropriate wrench or socket, rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.

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 appropriate tool 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 (LS9) Drive Belt Replacement - AccessoryDrive Belt Replacement - Accessory (w/o LS9) Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.