Installation Procedure Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500

Installation Procedure

1. Route the drive belt over all the pulleys except the drive belt tensioner arm.
2. Observe the drive belt routing for vehicles without air conditioning.
3. Observe the drive belt routing for vehicles with air conditioning.
4. Install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the drive belt tensioner arm and rotate the arm counterclockwise.
5. Install the drive belt over the drive belt tensioner pulley.
6. Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner arm.
7. Confirm that the belt is properly routed.
8. Inspect for the drive belt being properly installed on the pulleys.
9. Avoid mis-positioning the drive belt by one or more grooves.
10. Confirm for the proper drive belt size and the correct drive belt routing by observing the location of the fix pointer and the index marks on the drive belt tensioner. With a new drive belt installed, the fix pointer should align within the indentation on the drive belt tensioner.
11. With a used drive belt installed, the fix pointer should not align past the index mark.
12. Position the coolant recovery reservoir and install the retaining bolt. Tighten: Tighten the coolant recovery reservoir bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
13. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to «Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement»(/chevrolet/chevy-express-g3500/1996-2012/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-control-system-43l-introduction) in Engine Controls-4.3L.

1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to «Drive Belt Replacement»(/chevrolet/chevy-express-g3500/1996-2012/remont/mechanical/#engine-mechanical-43l) .
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Remove the drive belt tensioner.

1. Install the drive belt tensioner assembly.
2. Install the attaching bolt. Tighten: Tighten the tensioner assembly bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
3. Install the drive belt. Refer to «Drive Belt Replacement»(/chevrolet/chevy-express-g3500/1996-2012/remont/mechanical/#engine-mechanical-43l) .

1. Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to «Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper»(/chevrolet/chevy-express-g3500/1996-2012/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#engine-cooling-system) in Engine Cooling.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to «Drive Belt Replacement»(/chevrolet/chevy-express-g3500/1996-2012/remont/mechanical/#engine-mechanical-43l) .
3. Remove the belt idler pulley bolt.
4. Remove the belt idler pulley from the power steering pump mounting bracket.

1. Install the belt idler pulley and bolt to the power steering pump mounting bracket. Tighten: Tighten the idler pulley bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
2. Install the drive belt. Refer to «Drive Belt Replacement»(/chevrolet/chevy-express-g3500/1996-2012/remont/mechanical/#engine-mechanical-43l) .
3. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to «Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper»(/chevrolet/chevy-express-g3500/1996-2012/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#engine-cooling-system) in Engine Cooling.