My first how to, here we go!
In this How To I am going to explain how to remove all 3 belts on the Supercharged 3.3L V6 engine. Mine were all cracked, and the power steering belt was squeaking something awful.
Tools Needed:
10MM Socket
12MM Socket
14MM Socket
Ratchet
1 x Short Ratchet extension
1 x 10in or longer ratchet extension
Breaker Bar
Torque Wrench
(I also used 10MM, 12MM, 14MM, and 15MM wrenches because I did not have a breaker bar. Used the larger wrenches for leverage on the smaller wrenches)
Parts Needed:
Supercharger/Compressor belt
Power Steering/Water Pump belt
Alternator Belt
Belt Diagram/Torque Values
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Alternator Diagram/Torque Values
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Step 1
Make sure the engine is off!
Step 2
Disconnect the battery. I always do this when working on anything under the hood as a safety measure.
Step 3
Using a 10MM socket or wrench, remove the two bolts holding the Supercharger Pulley Cover on. There should be one bolt on top, and one on the right side of the cover.
Step 4
Using a 14MM socket or 14MM wrench, loosen (do not remove) the top right idler pulley for the Supercharger/Compressor belt. It should be pretty tight, so I would recommend the use of the breaker bar, or 14MM wrench with a 15MM wrench on the end for leverage.
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Step 5
Now its time to loosen the tension on the Supercharger/Compressor belt. Using a 12MM socket or wrench, loosen the bolt sticking up from the back of the pulley. This will raise the idler pulley up, thus loosening the tension on the belt. Once the tension has been loosened enough, you can now slip the belt off the pulleys. It will go around the fan, though it might be a little bit of a PITA to do. Just work with it some
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Step 6
Next we will remove the Power Steering/Water pump belt. The idler pulley for it is directly to the right of the power steering pump pulley. It also uses a 14MM socket to loosen, though a wrench will not fit on because the nut is recessed into the pulley. Breaker bar is a big help here, or a pipe you can slide over the end of the ratchet will work too. Like on the other idler pulley, only loosen it some, do not remove it completely.
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Step 7
To loosen the tension on the belt, you need to use a 14MM socket, with a long extension to reach the bolt. The bolt head is located to the right of the power steering pump, just behind the bracket. It is the same as the first pulley. Loose the bolt to loosen the tension on the belt. Once the belt tension is loosened enough, slide the belt off the pulleys and around the fan like the first one.
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Step 8
The 3rd and final belt, the Alternator, you have to access from underneath the vehicle. First you need to remove the skid plate. It uses a 10MM socket or wrench, and is a bit heavy so be careful when removing it.
Step 9
With the skid plate removed, you can now access the Alternator and Alternator belt. First thing to do is loosen the bolt that attaches the top of the Alternator to the motor. It takes a 12MM socket with a short extension. This bolt can be pretty tight, and wrenches don't fit in there well. Now would be a good time for the breaker bar or pipe to fit over the end of your ratchet. You only have to loosen it so the alternator can pivot on it, do not remove the bolt.
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Step 10
Next is to loosen the bolt that attaches the alternator to the adjuster/tensioner bracket. It also takes a 12MM socket or Wrench. The alternator belt does not use an Idler Pulley like the others. Do not remove this bolt, only loosen it.
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Step 11
Finally, loosen the tension adjuster bolt on the alternator until you can slip the belt off. This requires a 12MM socket or Wrench as well. You may need to help the alternator pivot on the top bolt as you loosen the tension. The belt does not slide off around the fan (thank goodness)
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Step 12
Now, Put the new belts on in reverse of the order you removed them. Alternator belt first, Power Steering/Water Pump belt second, and Supercharger/Compressor belt last. Leave the skid plate off, and tighten the belts down to the desired tension. Make sure you tighten the top bolt on the alternator down, as well as the tension adjustment holding bolt, and both idler pulleys once you have the belt tensions within spec. You can also put the Supercharger Pulley Cover back on at this time.
Step 13
Start her up, and let the engine run for about 5 minutes. Driving it a short distance like around the neighborhood is a good idea as well.
Step 14
Check the tension on all 3 belts. More than likely they have loosened up some and will need to be tightened down some more. Once tension is set to the desired amount, make sure all pulleys and bolts are tightened down good, and replace the skid plate.
After a little more driving around, check the tension one last time to make sure its still good.
Voila! You now have new belts on!
In this How To I am going to explain how to remove all 3 belts on the Supercharged 3.3L V6 engine. Mine were all cracked, and the power steering belt was squeaking something awful.
Tools Needed:
10MM Socket
12MM Socket
14MM Socket
Ratchet
1 x Short Ratchet extension
1 x 10in or longer ratchet extension
Breaker Bar
Torque Wrench
(I also used 10MM, 12MM, 14MM, and 15MM wrenches because I did not have a breaker bar. Used the larger wrenches for leverage on the smaller wrenches)
Parts Needed:
Supercharger/Compressor belt
Power Steering/Water Pump belt
Alternator Belt
Belt Diagram/Torque Values
Alternator Diagram/Torque Values
Step 1
Make sure the engine is off!
Step 2
Disconnect the battery. I always do this when working on anything under the hood as a safety measure.
Step 3
Using a 10MM socket or wrench, remove the two bolts holding the Supercharger Pulley Cover on. There should be one bolt on top, and one on the right side of the cover.
Step 4
Using a 14MM socket or 14MM wrench, loosen (do not remove) the top right idler pulley for the Supercharger/Compressor belt. It should be pretty tight, so I would recommend the use of the breaker bar, or 14MM wrench with a 15MM wrench on the end for leverage.
Step 5
Now its time to loosen the tension on the Supercharger/Compressor belt. Using a 12MM socket or wrench, loosen the bolt sticking up from the back of the pulley. This will raise the idler pulley up, thus loosening the tension on the belt. Once the tension has been loosened enough, you can now slip the belt off the pulleys. It will go around the fan, though it might be a little bit of a PITA to do. Just work with it some
Step 6
Next we will remove the Power Steering/Water pump belt. The idler pulley for it is directly to the right of the power steering pump pulley. It also uses a 14MM socket to loosen, though a wrench will not fit on because the nut is recessed into the pulley. Breaker bar is a big help here, or a pipe you can slide over the end of the ratchet will work too. Like on the other idler pulley, only loosen it some, do not remove it completely.
Step 7
To loosen the tension on the belt, you need to use a 14MM socket, with a long extension to reach the bolt. The bolt head is located to the right of the power steering pump, just behind the bracket. It is the same as the first pulley. Loose the bolt to loosen the tension on the belt. Once the belt tension is loosened enough, slide the belt off the pulleys and around the fan like the first one.
Step 8
The 3rd and final belt, the Alternator, you have to access from underneath the vehicle. First you need to remove the skid plate. It uses a 10MM socket or wrench, and is a bit heavy so be careful when removing it.
Step 9
With the skid plate removed, you can now access the Alternator and Alternator belt. First thing to do is loosen the bolt that attaches the top of the Alternator to the motor. It takes a 12MM socket with a short extension. This bolt can be pretty tight, and wrenches don't fit in there well. Now would be a good time for the breaker bar or pipe to fit over the end of your ratchet. You only have to loosen it so the alternator can pivot on it, do not remove the bolt.
Step 10
Next is to loosen the bolt that attaches the alternator to the adjuster/tensioner bracket. It also takes a 12MM socket or Wrench. The alternator belt does not use an Idler Pulley like the others. Do not remove this bolt, only loosen it.
Step 11
Finally, loosen the tension adjuster bolt on the alternator until you can slip the belt off. This requires a 12MM socket or Wrench as well. You may need to help the alternator pivot on the top bolt as you loosen the tension. The belt does not slide off around the fan (thank goodness
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Step 12
Now, Put the new belts on in reverse of the order you removed them. Alternator belt first, Power Steering/Water Pump belt second, and Supercharger/Compressor belt last. Leave the skid plate off, and tighten the belts down to the desired tension. Make sure you tighten the top bolt on the alternator down, as well as the tension adjustment holding bolt, and both idler pulleys once you have the belt tensions within spec. You can also put the Supercharger Pulley Cover back on at this time.
Step 13
Start her up, and let the engine run for about 5 minutes. Driving it a short distance like around the neighborhood is a good idea as well.
Step 14
Check the tension on all 3 belts. More than likely they have loosened up some and will need to be tightened down some more. Once tension is set to the desired amount, make sure all pulleys and bolts are tightened down good, and replace the skid plate.
After a little more driving around, check the tension one last time to make sure its still good.
Voila! You now have new belts on!
