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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 17 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 4.3L - SERVICE, REPAIR AND DIAGNOSTICS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDRIVE BELT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 GMC Sierra and 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Route the drive belt over all the pulleys except the drive belt tensioner pulley.
    2. Fig 1: Illustrating Drive Belt Routing (W/O Air Conditioning)
    GM43858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Observe the drive belt routing for the vehicles without air conditioning.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Drive Belt Routing (W/Air Conditioning)
    GM43859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Observe the drive belt routing for the vehicles with air conditioning.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Drive Belt Tensioner
    GM374176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the drive belt tensioner arm and rotate the arm counterclockwise.
  5. Install the drive belt over the drive belt tensioner pulley.
  6. Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner arm.
    7. Fig 4: Inspecting Drive Belt Pulley
    GM172992Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Inspect for the drive belt being properly installed on the pulleys.
    8. Fig 5: Illustrating Incorrect Drive Belt Positions
    GM172993Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Avoid mis-positioning the drive belt by one or more grooves.
    9. Fig 6: Aligning Drive Belt Tensioner Fix Pointer & Index Mark
    GM331327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Confirm for the proper drive belt size and the correct drive belt routing by observing the location of the fix pointer and the index marks on the drive belt tensioner. With a new drive belt installed the fix pointer should align within the indentation on the drive belt tensioner.
    10. Fig 7: Identifying Incorrect Index Mark Alignment
    GM369211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. With a used drive belt installed the fix pointer should not align past the index mark.
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