CTS-V V8-6.0L VIN U (2006)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Drive Belt Replacement - Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the accessory drive belt.
2. Remove the cooling fan assembly. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator Cooling
Fan/Service and Repair.
3. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt tensioner bolt.
4. Rotate the A/C drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the drive belt.
5. Remove the A/C drive belt from the pulleys.
6. Slowly release tension on the A/C drive belt tensioner.
7. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt.
8. Clean and inspect the drive belt surfaces of the pulleys.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the A/C drive belt around the crankshaft balancer.
2. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt.
3. Rotate the A/C drive belt tensioner clockwise.
4. Install the A/C drive belt over the A/C compressor pulley and tensioner.
5. Slowly release tension on the A/C belt tensioner.