1997 Cadillac Deville Serpentine Belt Tensioner

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE

131,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

JMILES3435

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I had my serpentine belt break on me on my 97 Deville and went to replace it. I routed the belt correctly and can't for the life of me figure out how to loosen the tensioner to finish the installation. How do I loosen it, where do I look, what size socket do I need etc.? I'm really in the dark on this one =(

Thank You

Mar 28, 2008 at 12:20 PM

CHISPAS

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Check back to the forum under 95 CADDY SERPENTINE BELT the tech's post a diagram of the belt route and the tensioner good luck.

Mar 28, 2008 at 9:37 PM

BUZZSAW

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[quote:54906b0aa3="jmiles3435"]Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Cadillac Deville V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 131000 miles
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I had my serpentine belt break on me on my 97 Deville and went to replace it. I routed the belt correctly and can't for the life of me figure out how to loosen the tensioner to finish the installation. How do I loosen it, where do I look, what size socket do I need etc.? I'm really in the dark on this one =(

Thank You[/quote:54906b0aa3]

you use a wrench on the pully

Apr 4, 2008 at 2:52 AM

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