1998 Chevy Malibu Serpentine Belt Fix

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BYOSKB
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I have a 1998 Chevy Malibu. I am replacing the serpentine belt and noticed that a engine mount is in the way of me getting the belt on. What do I need to do to get this serpentine belt on and is there a way around the engine mount or do I have to remove it? Thanks
Jan 1, 2007 at 11:26 AM
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[quote:5b9a3342b7="byoskb"]I have a 1998 Chevy Malibu. I am replacing the serpentine belt and noticed that a engine mount is in the way of me getting the belt on. What do I need to do to get this serpentine belt on and is there a way around the engine mount or do I have to remove it? Thanks[/quote:5b9a3342b7]

Yes, you must remove the engine mount assembly from the engine mount bracket supprt. You will also need to lower the engine to allow the belt to be installed.

The best way to do this is to supprt the engine by the oil pan....wooden block and a jack should do fine.....then remove the engine mount and slowly lower the engine until you can install the belt. Then raise the engine and reinstall the mount.

Sounds difficult, but after it is complete, you will be so very proud of yourself. :lol:
Jan 1, 2007 at 11:42 AM

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Support the engine at the oil pan with a wooden block and a jack. Remove the engine mount assembly from the mount bracket, slowly lower the engine enough to route the serpentine belt, then raise the engine and reinstall the mount.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1998 Chevy Malibu is replacing the serpentine belt but finds an engine mount blocking installation and asks whether the mount must be removed. The expert says the mount assembly must be removed from its bracket and the engine lowered. Support the oil pan with a wooden block and jack, remove the mount, lower the engine to install the belt, then raise the engine and reinstall the mount.

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