Serpentine belt

2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
196,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEISHA JOHNSON
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What size socket is needed to release tension from the pulley to change the serpentine belt?
Aug 7, 2018 at 3:46 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

The bolt is either a 15mm or 17mm. Use a long wrench to get the torque needed to release the tension-er.

Roy

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