2001 Saturn Station Wagon belts

2001 SATURN STATION WAGON
74,383 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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REVSMITH28
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How do I change out my belt? What are the steps I need to take to ensure a job well done?
Mar 6, 2010 at 12:44 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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U need a floor jack with some wood between the Jack and oil pan to support the engine.then remove the air intake tube there's a clamp on the throttle body and some latchs on the end and it slips into a channel.now remove the air box there's some nuts and bolts.now remove the upper engine mount there's some nuts and bolts now u can Jack the engine up some to acess the belt use a wrench to push the belt tenisor away from the belt take the belt off now route the new belt around all the pulleys put the belt on the alternator last.now take a wrench and push the tensior away from the belt and put the belt on.now put it together te same way u took it apart.let me know how it goes not too hard of a job.
Mar 7, 2010 at 10:57 AM
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