How do you change a serpentine belt on a 2000 Chevy Tracker?

Answer 1

There is a tension roller in about the center of the pulleys. (This is the smooth roller, probably bronze-colored, just left of the center). Using a #14 metric socket and wrench, push clockwise (As if to tighten the Nut)-- the tensioner will release the tension on the belt and it slides off. Remove the belt from the remaining pulleys. The belt has to come out over the fan blades. Note the belt routing prior to removing. It helped me to get a pencil and paper and draw a diagram. Install in reverse order. Hint: The grooves in the pulley goes with the grooves in the Belt. It is very helpful to have another set of hands to help hold the belt on the Pulleys while putting it over the tensioner. If this is not possible, get it on all pulleys except the tensioner, then while releasing tension using your right hand slip it over the tensioner with the left (note you have to have your wrench in front of the belt).