Need to replace the serpentine belt

2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE
156,077 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHAD_DEMILLE
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My serpentine belt broke two days ago. I need to know how go about replacing it.
Aug 15, 2016 at 5:00 PM
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HMAC300
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it is pretty easy, replace the tensioner as well and make sure the belt lines up with everything. also check for junk in pulleys like brush them off see picture. you will need the screwdriver to pry tensioner away from belt and should have tension taken with a gauge though.
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Aug 16, 2016 at 6:15 AM
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