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Generator DECOUPLER Pulley: Removal

  1. Release hood latch and open hood.
  2. Disconnect battery negative cable.
  3. Raise vehicle and support.
  4. Remove the right front lower splash shield.
  5. Remove accessory drive belt, refer to COOLING for proper procedures. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Drive Belt 3.3/3.8L
    GC0024696Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Lower vehicle.
  7. Remove the Air Box. Refer to appropriate ENGINE article for more information.
  8. Remove the decoupler pulley cover.
  9. Use Special Tool #8433 to loosen the Generator Decoupler. See Fig 2 and Fig 3.
    Fig 2: Decoupler Removal (Litens)
    GC0024697Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Remove the tool.
  11. Remove the Generator Decoupler.
Fig 3: Special Tool 8433 And Decoupler
GC0024695Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.