Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air intake duct, if necessary. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (6.2L) (See: Filters/Air Cleaner Housing/Service and
Repair)Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (7.0L) () .
2. Install the appropriate tool to the drive belt tensioner bolt.
3. Using the appropriate tool, rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise to relieve the tension on the accessory drive belt.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt from the pulleys and tensioner.
5. Slowly release tension on the drive belt tensioner.
6. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the drive belt tensioner bolt.
7. Clean and inspect the drive belt surfaces of all the pulleys.
Installation Procedure
1. Route the accessory drive belt around all the pulleys except the water pump pulley and tensioner.
2. Install the appropriate tool to the drive belt tensioner.
3. Using the appropriate tool, rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise to relieve tension on the drive belt tensioner.
4. Install the accessory drive belt under the water pump pulley.
5. Install the accessory drive belt onto the drive belt tensioner.
6. Slowly release the tension.
7. Remove the tool from the drive belt tensioner.
8. Install the air intake duct, if necessary. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (6.2L) (See: Filters/Air Cleaner Housing/Service and Repair
)Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (7.0L) () .
9. Inspect the accessory drive belt for correct alignment.
