Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
WARNING:
Use caution when removing or installing drive belt to make sure that tool does not slip from drive belt tensioner and allow drive belt
tensioner (6B209) to snap back, or personal injury and/or damage to drive belt tensioner and drive belt may occur.
NOTE:
Belt Inspection
Minor cracks in the V-grooved portion of the serpentine drive belt (8620) are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks
missing from the ribs, the drive belt should be replaced. Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are excessive wear, rib chunk-out, severe
glazing, frayed cords or other conditions. Replace any drive belt exhibiting any of these conditions.
Belt Alignment
When installing drive belt on pulley, make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.
REMOVAL
1. Using a 15 mm socket or wrench on bolt attaching drive belt tensioner pulley, rotate drive belt tensioner counter clockwise. Make sure spring
keeper engages into slot.
2. Remove drive belt from pulleys.
INSTALLATION
