Just got my 2004 F350 back from the shop and they had to remoce shroud for easier access
There is a diagram under the hood, either on the hood or the radiator shroud.
Sometimes it has to be removed, sometimes you can loosen it on one side to be able to slip the belt past to remove and replace it.
No but sometimes it makes it easier The serpentine belt is easily removed without removing the fan shroud This has to be accomplished by using a tensioner wrench
Yes.
You should have a belt routing diagram sticker on top of the radiator shroud. I've also included a video that shows right where this sticker is and how to replace the serpentine belt on your truck.
Take off fan shroud and fan. Loosen belt tensioner. When you take of belt remember how it went on and just replace.
It SHOULD be on the shroud above the radiator if it hasn't been removed. OR on the underside of the hood. IF all that fails, go to Autozone.
check on your fan shroud there should be a diagram on there for serpentine belt, etc. Clean your shroud off as it may be dirty or oily and you may not see it immediately.
follow the instructions on the fan shroud
If the diagram is not still on your radiator shroud or the underneath side of your hood, your GM dealer has the stickers or fiche to show the routing.
it doesn't have to be removed, but it does help
Should be on top of the engine shroud.