Raider 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
BELTS - DRIVE
REMOVAL - 3.7L/4.7L
CAUTION
Do not let tensioner arm snap back to the free-arm position, severe damage may occur to the tensioner.
Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by an accessory drive belt tensioner.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
2. Rotate belt tensioner (6) until it contacts the stop. Remove belt (2), then slowly rotate the tensioner (6) into the free arm position.
CLEANING
Clean all foreign debris from belt pulley grooves. The belt pulleys must be free of oil, grease, and coolants before installing the drive belt.
INSTALLATION - 3.7L/4.7L
1. Check condition of all pulleys.
CAUTION
When installing the serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. If not, the engine may overheat due to the water
pump rotating in the wrong direction.