Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
BELTS-ACCESSORY DRIVE
REMOVAL
4.7L
NOTE: The belt routing schematics are published from the latest information available at the time of publication. If anything differs between these
schematics and the Belt Routing Label, use the schematics on Belt Routing Label. This label is located in the engine compartment.
CAUTION: Do not let tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, severe damage may occur to the tensioner.
Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by an automatic (spring loaded) belt tensioner.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
2. Rotate belt tensioner until it contacts its stop. Remove belt, then slowly rotate the tensioner into the freearm position.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The belt routing schematics are published from the latest information available at the time of publication. If anything differs between these
schematics and the Belt Routing Label, use the schematics on Belt Routing Label. This label is located in the engine compartment.
Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by an automatic (spring load) belt tensioner.
1. Check condition of all pulleys.
2. Install new belt. Route the belt around all pulleys except the idler pulley. Rotate the tensioner arm until it contacts its stop position. Route the belt
around the idler and slowly let the tensioner rotate into the belt. Make sure the belt is seated onto all pulleys.
3. With the drive belt installed, inspect the belt wear indicator. On 4.7L Engines the gap between the tang and the housing stop (measurement A)
must not exceed 24 mm (.94 inches).
