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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1997 🢒 Catera 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.0L 🢒 Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    2. 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.

  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the splash shield bolts.
  4. Remove the splash shield.
  5. Remove the A/C compressor hose strap bolt.

    6. Object Number: 158549 Size: SH
  6. Counterhold the generator bolt on the back side of the generator to remove the AIR injection crossover pipe bracket nut (6) from the generator bolt.
  7. Remove the AIR injection crossover pipe bushing nut (1), located on the left side of the engine, from the bracket.
  8. Remove the AIR injection crossover pipe clamps from the rubber hose connections (2).
  9. Remove the AIR injection crossover pipe from the rubber hose connections.
  10. Reposition the AIR injection crossover pipe (4) to enable removal of the serpentine drive belt.
  11. Use a 15 mm wrench to rotate the tensioner pulley (5) clock-wise while sliding the belt (7) from the water pump pulley to remove the serpentine drive belt from the serpentine drive belt tensioner.
  12. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
  13. Clean the serpentine drive belt surfaces.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 158551 Size: SH
  1. Refer to the serpentine belt routing diagram to install the serpentine drive belt.

    2. Important: Ensure the serpentine drive belt is aligned into the proper grooves of the drive pulleys.

  2. Use a 15 mm wrench to rotate the tensioner clock-wise to install the serpentine drive belt last to the water pump pulley.

    3. Object Number: 158549 Size: SH
  3. Reposition the AIR injection crossover pipe (4).
  4. Install the AIR injection crossover pipe to the rubber hose connections (2).
  5. Install the AIR injection crossover pipe clamps to the rubber hose connections.

    6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Install the AIR injection crossover pipe bushing nut (6) to the generator bolt.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the AIR injection crossover pipe bushing nut to 12 N·m (108 lb in).

  7. Use a wrench to counterhold the generator bolt on the back side of the generator to install the AIR injection crossover pipe support bracket nut to the generator bolt.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the AIR injection crossover pipe support bracket nut (generator bolt) to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  8. Install the A/C compressor hose strap bolt.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the A/C compressor hose support strap bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  9. Install the splash shield.
  10. Install the splash shield bolts.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the splash shield bolts until fully seated. Do not strip the splash shield bolts.

  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  13. Reprogram the applicable accessories.