how to install serpentine belt step by step?
11-01-2006, 06:01 PM
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how to install serpentine belt step by step?
been a while since ive worked on my car..a real while..anyone have step by step instructions with possible pictures on how to isntall serpentine belt..thanks
11-01-2006, 06:25 PM
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I believe there's a graphic on the radiator cover plate showing the routing of the belt. The belt has a spring loaded tensioner arm down next to the AC compressor. Using a long arm ratchet and a 13mm socket, you can move the tensioner to loosen the belt to remove and replace.
11-01-2006, 06:25 PM
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This is one of the easiest things to do on an LT1. It'll take longer to jack the car up than it does to change the belt. Jack up the car and safely support it. Get ratchet and socket, IIRC it's a 1/2 inch. Put socket on bolt on adjuster pulley. Move the pulley so you take the belt off. If you forget which way the belt goes, check the diagram on the radiator cover.
The only thing you need to do is make sure the belt is fully centered on each pulley...
11-01-2006, 07:05 PM
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Release the tensioner (13mm) and slip the belt off. Follow the diagram on the radiator cover for putting it back on. I slip it on the crank pulley last for install.
11-01-2006, 08:01 PM
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Release the tensioner (13mm) and slip the belt off. Follow the diagram on the radiator cover for putting it back on. I slip it on the crank pulley last for install.
Hey Shoebox, thanks for your help in the past man, the website is really what I needed to get my motor back together.
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