It is held in place from behind with a long bolt. The easiest way to get to it is to remove the alternator. Remove the large top bracket that was holding the alternator. You can then reach the bolt with a ratchet and a deep well socket. Not difficult just a bit time consuming.
On the main drive serpentine belt, there is a tensioner pulle. it is positioned at 6:00. relieve tension remove belt. reverse process for reinstallation.
yes the sunbird is front wheel drive
replace the shift cable
To remove the accessory drive belt or the serpentine belt from the motor on a 1989 Sunbird, it is necessary to loosen the belt tensioner. Look for a pulley that has a bolt in a slot. Loosen the bolt and move the tensioner so there is a gap in the belt. Then remove the belt from each pulley.
1-3-4-2. Cylinder 1 is at the front of the Engine (where Belt(s) are) if rear drive and at the Right (Passenger) side for Front Wheel Drive.
You can change the drive belt, on your lawnmower, by loosening the tensioner pulley. With the tensioner pulley, loosen the drive belt will come off and can be replaced.
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It could cause it. It could be something else though. It could also be a worn-out tensioner.
check the heater core
In the 1994 2.0L engine sunbirds, the VSS is located above the passenger's side drive axle, I would imagine the location is the same for a 3.1.
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.
A tensioner automatically maintains the correct tension on the accessory drive belt.