How do you change a serpentine belt tensioner on a '96 Cavalier?

A single (serpentine) belt is used to drive all engine accessories except the A/C compressor. The serpentine belt driven accessories are rigidly mounted with belt tension maintained by a manually adjusted tensioner assembly. The A/C compressor is driven by a separate conventional V-belt.



To ensure correct belt tension, start by loosening 4 tensioner bolts approximately 陆 turn loose. Then, using a torque wrench with a 陆%26quot; drive lug, insert it into opening to apply specified torque and the required belt tension. Tighten 4 tensioner attaching bolts while maintaining specified belt tension.



NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid bending the tensioner when applying torque. Damage to belt tensioner will occur.
How do you change a serpentine belt tensioner on a '96 Cavalier?
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How do you change a serpentine belt tensioner on a '96 Cavalier?
when you open the hood there's a diagram on the front out there that shows the routing of it,and all you have to do is loosen the tension on it with the right tool on the tensioner,and remove it,then put the new one on,its not a bad job,good luck with it.
Put a wrench Socket on the bolt that loosens it and remove it, then replace it - - -wow

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