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1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
178,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBBRUAZ
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How do I replace the serpentine belt on my 1999 Cavelier 2.2L?
Aug 16, 2011 at 8:15 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Important: Do not exceed 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) on the tensioner center bolt.

2. Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise. Use a 15 mm wrench.
3. Slide the belt from the generator pulley.

4. Release the tensioner.
5. If the vehicle has A/C remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
6. Remove the drive belt.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Route the drive belt.

2. If the vehicle has A/C route the drive belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
3. Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise. Use a 15 mm wrench.
4. Slide the belt onto the generator pulley.
5. Release the tensioner.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Connect the negative battery cable.

o Tighten the bolt to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
Aug 16, 2011 at 8:30 PM
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