belt replacement

1998 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
140,309 MILES • 4.0L • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN GRIGSBY
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how do I route the serpentine belt?
Jun 6, 2017 at 8:51 PM
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STEVE W.
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Should go like this. You will need to jack up the front, remove the right side front tire and remove the splash shield to get to the crank and AC pulleys to get the belt on. If the tension-er has not been replaced now would be a good time.
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Jun 6, 2017 at 9:44 PM
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