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How do you change the belt in a 98 Malibu cant get past motor mount?
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∙ 12y ago
o1 Chevy Malibu 3.1 belt changeplace a block of wood under the oil pan,use a floor jack and slightly raise the motor up (very little)remove the 4 bolts that hold the motor mount on its on the passenger side 2 bolts are to the car body the others are next to them it may take a deep well socket and extension (good one) you might have to use a cheater bar to break the nuts. use a 3/8 breaker bar to relieve the tensioner i believe you push it counter clock wise remove belt !!!!!!!!!!!! BE SURE YOU HAVE A DIAGRAM TO PUT THE BELT BACK IN PROPER PLACE AROUND ALL PULLEYS!!!!!!!!!!reverse to reinstall
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What belts are on a 2002 Chevy Malibu?
Just a serpentine belt. May have to remove a motor mount in order to change it, that varies by the year.
Do need to remove the motor mount to replace belt on a 2000 Malibu?
yes you do. jack up under engine, put a block on jack so not to hurt engine, only put enough tension to re move left motor mount .then replace belt,put mount back on, lower jack, then check mount bolts fo tightness. 3.1 Chevy engine in 2000 Malibu!!
How do you replace the belt on a 1998 Malibu with a 3.1 liter engine?
You need to unbolt the motor mount that is in the way, lift the engine with a jack just high enough to slip the old belt out and new belt in between the mount and engine, reroute the new belt, lower and connect the engine back to the mount,
Remove serpentine belt on 2000 Malibu?
First you must jack up engine on right side of car. 2nd remove the motor mount bolts. 3rd loosen 15mm nuts on inner fender. Then carefully slide belt through the motor mount.
Is It Difficult to change a water pump?
Hell yeah, its a painin the ass. Must remove the motor mount / slide it out of the way. Thank God you dont have to change the belt. On some Buick models, the motor mount has to be removed to change a damn belt!
How do you change serpentine belt on a 99 olds cutlass?
You have to unscrew the motor mount srews.
How do you change a serpentine belt on a 1990 Buick Riviera with the 3800 in it?
the belt weaves through the motor mount,there are three 15mm bolts one is a stud prop motor up with jack remove bolts and mount install belt as shown in manual then replace bracket and mount
How do you change a 1996 Buick Park Avenue belt with 3800 engine?
u have too remove the motor mount to change it
How to change belt in 99 grand am gt?
You have to remove the engine mount on the left side of the motor, loosen the tensioner with a 3/8 ratchet, and slip the belt out
How do you change the fan belt on a 1995 Grand Am SE?
You will have to remove the motor mount which the fan belt runs through. The motor will have to be supported underneath with a big block of wood and a jack. A serpentine belt tool (rent for free from Canadian tire) will be needed to get the belt on.
How do you change the time belt on a 1997 Chevy Malibu?
It has no Timing Belt, it has a Timing Chain.
How do you tighten the belt on a 98 Chevrolet Malibu with a 6-cylinder 3100 motor?
You don't - it is a serpentine belt with an automatic tensioner.
