Power Solutions International — Replace Fan and Alternator Belts
Maintenance · Front accessory drive
From a Power Solutions International owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Use blue threadlock on fan hardware and tighten in a star pattern.
Procedure
- Remove fan guards from radiator to access belts and fan.
- Remove the fan from the fan drive.
- Use a 36 mm socket wrench on the fan belt tensioner arm to release and remove the belt.
- Insert a 1/2 in drive ratchet into the automatic tensioner square hole to release the alternator belt.
- Install new alternator belt and allow tensioner to apply tension; verify alignment in all grooves.
- Install new fan belt over the crank pulley and verify alignment.
- Reinstall the fan with blue threadlock, tightening in star pattern to 59 lb-ft.
- Reinstall the fan guards.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Fan bolts 59 lb-ft
Source: Power Solutions International owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.