GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Chevy K Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.0L and 5.7L 🢒 Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis

Inspection Procedure

    Notice: Allowing the drive belt tensioner to snap into the free position may result in damage to the tensioner.

  1. Remove the drive belt.
  2. Position a hex-head socket on the belt tensioner pulley bolt head.

    3. Object Number: 4336 Size: SH
  3. Move the drive belt tensioner through it's full travel.
    4. • The movement should feel smooth.
    • There should be no binding.
    • The tensioner should return freely.
  4. If any binding is observed, replace the tensioner.
  5. Install the drive belt.