2000 Chevy Cavalier Drive Belt Tensioner

2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
183,214 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BLIP7
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How do you remove completely a drive belt tensioner? I tried today & couldn'rt get the bolt all the way out. Is it captivel; or, do you have to jack up the engine for the bolt to clear?
Apr 10, 2010 at 10:01 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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You will have to loosen mounts enough to get engine up to get bolt out.
Apr 11, 2010 at 7:58 AM
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