Begin by loosening the tensioner pulley. Slide the tensioner pulley to the right and the belt will become loose. Remove the old belt and put the new belt on. Tighten the new belt by sliding the tensioner pulley to the left.
Prizm's had a timing belt up until 1998 when they then switched to a timing chain.
can you change the alternator belt in a 1998 Chevy metro from under the car.
replacing serpentine belt on 2000 chevy prizm need help
This might be helpfful. How do you Change a fan belt on 94 prizm?
Chain
The '99 Chevy Prizm has a timing chain, not a timing belt, so it does not need to be replaced.
From what I read it has a timing chain, not a timing belt. I asked the dealer about scheduled maintenance, and changing the timing belt was never mentioned.
1998 uses a chain... earlier versions use a belt.
I can't say for sure, but I have a 2001 Prizm and called some mechanics to look into having the belt changed, and they told me I didn't need to because it has a chain. According to the repair manual from 1993 through 1997 the Prizm used a timing belt and was an interference engine. From 1998 until end of production the Prizm used a timing chain. same with its mechanical twin, the Toyota corolla.
This was for a 1994 but try searching here. How do you Change a fan belt on 94 prizm?
chevy luminas 3.1 engine does not have a timing belt. it does have a timing chain that will last well up to 200,000 miles
Go to your Chevy dealer parts department; they can print a copy for you.