The belt is adjusted by the tensioner, which generally isn't adjustable unless the spring has started to fail or break. If the belt is slipping or making noise check it for cracks on the ribbed side. If you see any cracks, replace the belt. If the tensioner seems soft, it too can be replaced.
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Never as the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier does not have a belt, it has a chain that should last the life of the engine.
Yes that car has a timing belt
There is no Timing Belt. It has a Timing Chain ,, inside the Engine.
How do you replace timing chain & water pump on a2001 Chevrolet cavalier
it doesn't have a belt it has a chain and it is right behind the harmonic balancer
You don't - it is a serpentine belt with an automatic tensioner.
Do you need to tighten the entire pump assembly (brackets and belt) or just tighten the steering box?
1996 Chevrolet cavalier shuts off while driving and have to put in natural or park to restart
Normal cause of a belt smoking is that one of the driven pulleys has siezed.
Both the 2.2 and 2.4 liter four cylinder engines in a 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier use a timing CHAIN
The 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 liter engine drive belt diagram can be found in the owners manual. The belt diagram can also be obtained from most auto-parts stores, when you purchase the belt.