Aspen 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Drive Belt: Removal and Replacement
Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal
3.7L/4.7L ENGINE
CAUTION: Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the free arm position, severe damage may occur to the tensioner.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Rotate the belt tensioner (6) until it contacts the stop.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt (2), then slowly rotate the tensioner (6) into the free arm position.
Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Installation
3.7L/4.7L ENGINE
1. Check the condition of all the pulleys.
2. Position the belt around all pulleys except the idler pulley (5).
3. Rotate the tensioner arm until it contacts it's stop position. Route the belt around the idler (5) and slowly let the tensioner rotate into the belt.
Make sure the belt is seated onto all pulleys.
4. With the accessory drive belt installed, inspect the belt wear indicator. On 4.7L Engines only, the gap between the tang and the housing stop
(measurement A) must not exceed 24 mm (.94 inches).
5. If the measurement exceeds this specification replace the accessory drive belt.
