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Chevrolet Impala V8-5.3L (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection (page 3 of 4)

Make
Chevrolet
Model
Impala
Engine
V8-5.3L
Year
2008
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceTesting and Inspection · page 3 of 4
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6. Slowly release the EN-47988  .
7. Remove the EN-47988  from the belt tensioner.
8. Remove the drive belt (1) from around all the other pulleys.
9. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.

Installation Procedure

1. Install and route the drive belt around all the pulleys except for the power steering pump pulley.
2. Ensure that when installing the EN-47988  (1), to the belt tensioner that the EN-47988  is NOT installed above the drive belt (2).

3. Ensure that when installing the EN-47988  (1), to the belt tensioner that the EN-47988  is installed below the drive belt (2).
4. Rotate the EN-47988  clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt tensioner.
5. Ensure that the drive belt is still properly routed around all the other pulleys, then install the drive belt over the power steering pump pulley.
6. Slowly release the EN-47988  .
7. Remove the EN-47988  from the belt tensioner.
8. Inspect the drive belt for proper installation and alignment.
9. Position the UBEC, if required. 

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