1999 Chevy Cavalier altenator replacement

1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
66,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MMANELLI
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I replaced the alternator but can't seem to get the belt back on. Can someone help?---email: mmanelli@juno.com
Oct 23, 2009 at 9:38 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Belt routing instructions are on front end under hood, if you can't see it, most autoparts stores will print you a copy of belt routing.

You must compress the idler assy to get belt on.

You may also have the wrong belt.
Oct 24, 2009 at 11:03 AM
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