Q: How to replace the A/C Drive Belt on Cadillac Escalade?
A: Begin by detaching the accessory Drive Belt followed by raising the vehicle properly before starting the a/c Drive Belt replacement. Start by removing both bolts that secure the engine shield and then removing the shield from its position. The ratchet should be inserted into the a/c belt tensioner adapter opening for clockwise tensioner rotation before extracting the belt from all pulleys. Use a wrench to depress the a/c belt tensioner before removing the ratchet tool. The staff should then clean and check each pulley belt surface. To fit the a/c belt you must first wrap it around the crankshaft balancer and after that you can install the ratchet into the a/c Drive Belt tensioner adapter opening to turn the tensioner clockwise. Install the a/c belt first on the idler pulley and then circle it around the a/c compressor pulley followed by carefully releasing tension from the a/c belt tensioner before removing the ratchet. Before installing the engine shield check the installed a/c belt sits correctly and the engine shield bolts need to be tightened to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.). After the process, lower the car down while placing the accessory Drive Belt back into position.
Q: How to replace the Drive Belt for the Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump on Cadillac CTS?
A: A person must remove the generator and water pump Drive Belt before starting replacement of the air conditioning compressor and power steering pump belt. Before beginning remove the air cleaner outlet duct from its location. The Drive Belt tensioner should be turned clockwise for belt tension release so you can retrieve the power steering pulley belt before gradually loosening the tensioner. The product requires users to uninstall the Drive Belt from accessory drive pulleys. Begin Drive Belt installation by positioning it at the Crankshaft Pulley and idler pulley and A/C Compressor and then use the tensioner to rotate clockwise to install the belt at the power steering pulley before releasing tension gently. The Drive Belt should be aligned correctly before getting established into the accessory drive pulley grooves. Put back the air cleaner outlet duct followed by reinstallation of the generator and water pump Drive Belt.
A: The first step of drive belt replacement demands installation of a 1/2 inch drive breaker bar into the belt drive tensioner followed by pushing down to reduce tension. The tensioner pulley drive belt should be removed before gently returning the tensioner to its initial position. After supporting the car you can take off the belt. The installation process requires passing the drive belt through each pulley except the drive belt tensioner pulley before lowering the vehicle to its final position. A 1/2 inch drive breaker bar should enter the drive belt tensioner to apply downward force on the tensioner before threading the belt around the tensioner pulley. After tensioning the belt proceed with full belting routing while making sure the belt takes its proper position in each of the pulleys. Use a gradual movement to return the tensioner until you restore its initial position for applying drive belt tension. The inspection process begins by checking the belt route and alignment before starting the engine to verify proper operating condition of accessories and belt function.