F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
1. Route drive belt on the pulleys properly as indicated on the diagram. The belt span that extends past the flat belt idler pulley.
2. Check to see that the drive belt is positioned correctly on all pulleys. Make sure all drive belt ribs are correctly seated in the pulley grooves.
3. Install a closed-end wrench on the drive belt tensioner pulley, rotate in the proper direction to lift the tensioner arm away from the drive belt and
install the drive belt properly under the flat idler pulley. Do not allow the drive belt tensioner to snap back because this can damage the drive belt.
4. Visually inspect drive belt alignment.
CAUTION: Make sure the drive belt is properly seated on all pulleys. One revolution on the engine with an incorrectly seated drive belt can snap
the tensile members in the drive belt.
5. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner toward the drive belt to tighten the drive belt and complete installation.