M45x AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2008)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
EM-170 Component
REMOVAL
Alternator, Water Pump and A/C Compressor Belt
1. Remove air duct (inlet).
2. With box wrench, and while securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of auto tensioner, move wrench handle in the direction of arrow
(loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
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Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
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Never loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt auto tensioner pulley (Never turn it clockwise). If turned clockwise, the
complete drive belt auto tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
3. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar of approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter (hexagonal bar wrench shown as example in the
figure) through the holding boss to lock auto tensioner pulley arm.
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Leave auto tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
4. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt.
Power Steering Oil Pump Belt
1. Remove air duct (inlet).
2. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
3. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt.