Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual

Drive Belt Replacement

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~84min
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Special Tools

EN 6349 Locking Pin

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the power steering pump belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement.
  3. Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  4. Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Drive Belt Replacement
  5. Release tension to the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise (1) and lock with EN 6349 pin (2).
    Chevrolet Cruze. Drive Belt Replacement
  6. Remove the drive belt (1).

Installation Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze. Drive Belt Replacement
  1. Install the drive belt (1).
    Chevrolet Cruze. Drive Belt Replacement
  2. Release tension to the tensioner at projection (1) counterclockwise.

Note: Allow tensioner to slide back slowly.

  1. Remove EN 6349 pin (2).
  2. Apply tension to the tensioner at projection (1) clockwise.
  3. Install the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement.
  4. Lower the vehicle by its full height.
  5. Install the power steering pump belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement.
  6. Close the hood.

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