If you look you will see a hole for either a 1/2 " or 3/8" ratchet.
Also, I had to buy a special tool like a long wrench to move the bolt far enough to losson the tensioner enough. They sell them at carquest.
if this is the 3.1L v6 version, then there is a belt tensioner pulley on the left side of block.,,, ( looking from the passenger side of the car it is left side) Loosen bolt holding it on and it will release tension for it to turn and loosen the belt
Usualy the tensioner or idler pulley is spring loaded and can be pulled backwards allowing enough slack for the belt to slip on easily On a 1992-1996 Beretta/Corsica, the upper engine mount needs to be removed in order to remove/replace the serpentine belt. Replace the belt, and reinstall the engine mount.
If you're certain that the sound is from the serpentine belt you should check the belt tensioner. A weak tensioner spring will result in slipping and a noisy belt.
All you need is a ratchet that fits in the square hole where the belt tensioner is. Move it one way to slack the tensioner.
the only belt with a tensioner is the timing belt, to tighten the alt belt loosen the adjustment bolt then tap the alt back then retighten the bolt
Use a 15mm closed end wrench on the tensioner pulley bolt and rotate the tensioner arm away from the drive belt. Remove the old belt and release the tensioner slowly so that it will not snap back and ruin it.
Note:The drivebelt routing decal on the radiator shroud to help during drivebelt install * To replace the belt rotate the tensioner pulley clockwise to release belt tension * Remove the belt from the auxiliary components and slowly release the tensioner * Route the new belt over the various pulleys again rotating the tensioner to allow the belt to be installed then release the belt tensioner
Note:The drivebelt routing decal on the radiator shroud to help during drivebelt install * To replace the belt rotate the tensioner pulley clockwise to release belt tension * Remove the belt from the auxiliary components and slowly release the tensioner * Route the new belt over the various pulleys again rotating the tensioner to allow the belt to be installed then release the belt tensioner
You have to remove the belt first, this is easiest with a tensioner tool. Then the nut that holds it to the bracket is on the backside of the tensioner and needs to be done from the bottom.
take the bolt out that holds it to the engine and it will come off.
Yes it does... i have a 96 beretta, and it did not come standard in the model. you have to buy the belt for the blower. go to your local advance auto store and they will easily help you
The 3.1 litre V6 engine in a 1996 Chevrolet Beretta has a timing CHAIN