CTS-V V8-6.0L VIN U (2006)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement See: Filters/Air Cleaner Housing/Air Cleaner Fresh Air
Duct/Hose/Service and Repair.
2. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the drive belt tensioner bolt.
3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner (1) clockwise in order to relieve tension on the accessory drive belt.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt from the pulleys and tensioner.
5. Slowly release tension on the drive belt tensioner (1).
6. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the drive belt tensioner bolt.
7. Clean and inspect the drive belt surfaces of all the pulleys.
Installation Procedure
1. Route the accessory drive belt around all the pulleys except the water pump pulley (2) and tensioner (1).