1996 Pontiac Sunfire accessory drive belt replacement

1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
100,432 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFFS96
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how do you install the accessory drive belt
Jan 15, 2008 at 10:01 AM
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MERLIN2021
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To install, first locate your tensioner pulley, this is a spring loaded pulley that applies downward pressure on the back side of the serp belt, on this pulley you will have either a square drive hole that a socket wrench can plug into, or a regular hex bolt, using the correct size wrench, apply opposite force to relieve tension on the old belt and remove the belt. Install the new belt on all pulleys except the top most one, or easiest one to get at, then while holding the belt in the possition ready to go on the last pulley, apply the wrench to the tensioner pulley and slip belt onto the pulley! Done!
If you need the belt routing diagram, please supply the engine size! It''s located on the white label under the hood!
Jan 15, 2008 at 10:27 AM
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