How to Replace Accessory Drive Belts on Chevrolet Malibu?

The details to replace Accessory drive belt.
The Chevy Malibu drive belt replacing details are as follows:----



Adjustment of Drive belts:---
All engines use an automatic drive belt tensioner. No adjustment is necessary. If the tensioner is at Maximum travel, the belt is most likely stretched or the incorrect belt was installed.

Inspection For Drive belts:---

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 Procedure for Drive Belts:---

2.2L Engine

1. Remove the front fender liner.
2. Use the special tool J44811 in order to rotate the drive belt tensioner counter-clockwise to release the spring tension.
3. Remove the drive belt. 
   
   
   
   Fig. The removal and installation of the drive belt using special tool J44811

To install:

1. Use the special tool J44811 in order to rotate the drive belt tensioner counter-clockwise to release the spring tension.
2. Install the drive belt.
3. Install the front fender liner.

3.5L Engine

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the engine mount strut.
3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the spring tension.
4. Remove the drive belt. 
   
   
   
   Fig. Removal and installation of the drive belt

To install:

1. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the spring tension.
2. Install the drive belt.
3. Install the engine mount strut.
4. Install the air cleaner assembly.

3.9L Engine

1. Remove the air cleaner.
2. Remove the intake manifold cover.
3. Remove the engine mount strut.
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.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. 3.9L Drive belt removal and installation

To install:

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.
6. Install the intake manifold cover.
7. Install the air cleaner.

Drive Belt Routing Diagrams:---

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-2.2L VIN F ( L61) engine

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-3.5L VIN 8 ( LZ4 & LX9) engine

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-3.9L VIN 1 (CODE LZ9) engine

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