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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1905
Fig. 3: A/C Belt Tensioner
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1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.
2. Install a ratchet into the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner adapter opening.
3. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the A/C belt.
4. Remove the A/C belt from the pulleys.
5. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
6. Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
7. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.
Installation Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,
Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 4: A/C Belt Tensioner
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1. Install the A/C belt over the crankshaft balancer.
2. Install a ratchet into the A/C drive belt tensioner adapter opening
3. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt tensioner.
4. Install the A/C belt over the tensioner pulley.
5. Install the A/C belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
6. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
7. Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
8. Inspect the A/C belt for proper installation and alignment.
9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.
DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,
Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 5: View Of Drive Belt Idler Pulley
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1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.
2. Loosen the drive belt idler pulley bolt and remove the idler pulley.
Installation Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,
Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 6: View Of Drive Belt Idler Pulley
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1. Position the drive belt idler pulley to the generator bracket and tighten the idler pulley bolt
finger tight.
2. Tighten the drive belt idler pulley bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
3. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.
DRIVE BELT TENSIONER REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY
Removal Procedure
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,
Sierra & Silverado
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