Cadillac Accessory Drive Belts Removal for CTS & DTS models?

The details mentioned here are for Cadillac CTS and DTS car models.
In this section drive belt replacing routing and detailed diagrams are provided.How to inspect serpentine belt.
The detailed diagrams are provided for 2.8L engine,3.6L engine,4.6L engine,5.7L Engine and 6.0L Engine.

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Accessory Drive Belts


Adjustment:
Belt tension is automatically adjusted by the belt tensioner.

Inspection

Inspect the drive belt for signs of glazing or cracking. A glazed belt will be perfectly smooth from slippage, while a good belt will have a slight texture of fabric visible. Cracks will usually start at the inner edge of the belt and run outward. All worn or damaged drive belts should be replaced immediately.

Removal & Installation

2.8L & 3.6L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Using a ¹ / ₂ drive breaker bar or ratchet, rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to release tension on the drive belt.
3. Remove the drive belt from the generator pulley.
4. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
5. Remove the drive belt from the water pump pulley and crankshaft balancer.
6. Using a ¹ / ₂ drive breaker bar or ratchet, rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to release tension on the drive belt.
7. Remove the drive belt from the power steering pump pulley.
8. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
9. Remove the drive belt from the air conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley, idler pulley, and crankshaft balancer. 
   
   
   
   Fig. Water pump and alternator belt routing 2.8L-3.6L engines
   
   
   
   
   Fig. A/C and power steering belt routing 2.8L-3.6L engines

To install:

1. Install the drive belt around the crankshaft balancer, idler pulley, and A/C compressor pulley.
2. Using a ¹ / ₂ drive breaker bar or ratchet, rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise.
3. Install the drive belt to the power steering pump pulley.
4. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
5. Install the drive belt onto the crankshaft balancer and water pump pulley.
6. Using a ¹ / ₂ drive breaker bar or ratchet, rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise.
7. Install the drive belt to the generator.
8. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
9. Ensure the drive belt is properly aligned and seated into the grooves of the accessory drive pulleys.

4.6L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner.
3. Install a ¹ / ₂  inch drive breaker to the drive belt tensioner.
4. Push down on the breaker bar in order to release the tension.
5. Remove the drive belt from the power steering pump.
6. Slowly return the tensioner to the original position.
7. Remove the belt from the lower pulley and idlers.
8. Partially raise the vehicle. 
   
   
   
   Fig. 4.6L DTS drive belt routing

To install:

1. Route the drive belt around all the pulleys except for the power steering pump.
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Install a ¹ / ₂  inch drive breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner.
4. Push down on the breaker bar in order to release the tension and route the belt around the power steering pump pulley. Ensure the belt is seated on all pulleys.
5. Slowly return the tensioner to its original position.
6. After drive belt installation, inspect the drive belt for the proper routing and correct alignment.
7. Install the right front wheelhouse liner.
8. Start the engine and check for proper belt and accessory operation.

5.7L & 6.0L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove the air outlet duct.
3. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the drive belt tensioner bolt.
4. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the accessory drive belt.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt from the pulleys and tensioner.
6. Slowly release tension on the drive belt tensioner.
7. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the drive belt tensioner bolt.
8. Clean and inspect the drive belt surfaces of all the pulleys.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. 5.7L-6.0L engine drive belt routing
   
   
   
   

   

   Fig. 5.7L-6.0L engine A/C belt routing

To install:

1. Route the accessory drive belt around all the pulleys except the water pump pulley and tensioner.
2. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the drive belt tensioner bolt.
3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the drive belt tensioner.
4. Install the accessory drive belt under the water pump pulley.
5. Install the accessory drive belt onto the drive belt tensioner.
6. Slowly release the tension.
7. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the drive belt tensioner bolt.
8. Install the air outlet duct.
9. Inspect the accessory drive belt for correct alignment.

Drive Belt Routings

Fig. Water pump and alternator belt routing 2.8L-3.6L engines

Fig. A/C and power steering belt routing 2.8L-3.6L engines

Fig. 4.6L DTS drive belt routing

Fig. 5.7L-6.0L engine drive belt routing

Fig. 5.7L-6.0L engine A/C belt routing

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