2001 Chevy Cavalier Alternator

2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
169,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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How to Replace the Alternator on a 2001 Chevy Cavalier? Actually, i have the alternator off,but when putting the new one. How do i make the belt loose enough to fit on the pulley on the Alternator?
Feb 3, 2010 at 1:36 PM
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Hi, You have to release the tension on the tensioner. Maybe I'm missing the point? There should be a cavity in the tensioner, it may take a 3/8 drive in the cavity, then you pull on the tensioner, to release tension on the belt. The picture is from autozone. I'm not positive about the drive size?


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Feb 3, 2010 at 2:09 PM
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