Remove the Right wheel and inner plastic fender which will allow you access to the tensioner side of the motor. There will be a few bolts holding into place on the block. Remove the bolts and remove the entire tensioner assembly. Reverse for replacement.
You don't. The belt tension is automatically adjusted via a spring loaded tensioner. If the serpentine belt is noisy or worn out prematurely. replace the tensioner. The belt should be inspected for cracks and other signs of wear. Replace worn out belt(s) before they break leaving you stranded.
How do you replace the serpentine belt in 1997 sunfire
Remove the serpentine belt. Tensioner is below Alternator. Remove the three mounting bolts on the tensioner baracket assembly. Replace entire unit.
Powe stering belt (aka serpentine belt) is tightened with a belt tensioner. A new tensioner is needed if the belt is loose or a new belt
The serpentine belt on a 1997 Mercedes C280 is replaced by loosening the belt tensioner and sliding the belt off. It can then be pulled from the remaining engine accessories and a new belt installed.
The serpentine belt tensioner is spring loaded. There is no adjustment.
slacken tensioner with a long wrench, then slip belt off. Replace opposite way. Takes about 15 minutes.
It will be the smooth pulley(s)-not ribbed.
There is a spring loaded tensioner that is supposed to keep the serpentine tight. If it is loose, it needs to be replaced.
Should be a square hole either 3/8" or 1/2" place a breaker bar in this hole and push or pull to relieve tension on belt tensioner to remove belt
push back on tensioner, then re move belt.
You can't !! 1. make sure you're using the proper ( sized ) belt. 2. replace tensioner - it's spring loaded.