Accessory Drive Belts Replacement VIN 1

The supercharged 3800 engine utilizes two drive belts. The outer drive belt drives the supercharger. The inner drive belt drives the following components:

All driven accessories rigidly mount to the engine. Spring-loaded belt tensioners maintain the drive belt tension. Each drive belt has its own tensioner. A drive belt squeak, occurring when the engine starts or stops, is normal and has no effect on the durability of the drive belt.The drive belt tensioner can control the drive belt tension over a broad range of drive belt lengths, due to stretching. However, there are limits to the tensioner's compensation ability. Poor tension control and/or damage to the tensioner may occur after using the tensioner outside of its operating range. Replace the drive belt when this occurs.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to

   Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

   in General Information.



2. Lift or rotate the supercharger drive belt tensioner using an 15 -mm box end wrench on the pulley nut.
3. Remove the supercharger drive belt.

1. Lift or rotate the supercharger drive belt tensioner using an 15 -mm box end wrench on the pulley nut.
2. Install the supercharger drive belt.
3. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery.

Accessory Drive Belts Replacement VIN K

The drive belt controls all engine-mounted accessories. All driven accessories rigidly mount to the engine. A spring-loaded drive belt tensioner maintains the drive belt tension. A drive belt squeak, occurring when starting or stopping the engine, it has not effect on drive belt durability. The drive belt tensioner can control the drive belt tension over a broad range of drive belt length. However, there are limits to the drive belt tensioner's compensation ability. When using the drive belt tensioner outside of its operating range, poor tension control and/or damage to the drive belt tensioner may occur.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable Refer to

   Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

   in General Information.
2. Remove the Supercharger drive belt (VIN 1). Refer to Accessory Drive Belts Replacement .



3. Lift or rotate the drive belt tensioner using an 15 -mm box end wrench on the pulley nut.
4. Remove the drive belt.

1. Lift or rotate the drive belt tensioner using an 15 -mm box end wrench on the pulley nut.
2. Install the drive belt.
3. Install the supercharger drive belt (VIN 1). Refer to Accessory Drive Belts Replacement .
4. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery.