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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013CRUZE L4-1.4L TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEDRIVE BELTSERVICE AND REPAIR
2013 Chevrolet Cruze L4-1.4L Turbo
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
2013 Chevrolet Cruze L4-1.4L TurboSECTION Service and Repair
Drive Belt Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner pulley bolt (1) in the direction shown until the bore (2) aligns with the bore in the engine front cover, using a TORX wrench and hold in position.
4. Install a suitable punch (1) through the drive belt tensioner bore (2) to the engine front cover bore to fix the tensioner in position.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the right engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side.
7. Remove the drive belt (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the drive belt (1) according to the shown routing.
2. Install the right engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Rotate the drive belt tensioner pulley bolt (1) in the direction shown until the punch can be removed, using a TORX wrench and hold in position.
5. Remove the punch (1) from the engine front cover bore and the drive belt tensioner bore (2).
6. Allow the tensioner to slide back slowly.
7. Install the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
8. Lower the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.