GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.9L 🢒 Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1581764 Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
  4. Install a breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner.
  5. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the spring tension.
  6. Remove the drive belt.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1581764 Size: SH
  1. Install a breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner.
  2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the spring tension.
  3. Install the drive belt.
  4. Remove the breaker bar.
  5. Install the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
  6. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  7. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .