Michael D Gemelke wrote:
>
> I feel like an idiot, and I probably am, but I'm going to ask this
> question anyway.
>
> I tried to change the serpentine drive belt on my '95 V6 this past
> weekend, and couldn't figure out which bolt to turn to get the old belt
> off. My Hanes manual says to loosen THE bolt on the idler pulley, rotate
> the pulley out of the way and remove the belt. It's got a big arrow that
> points to some pulley, but it's unclear which one. The pulley that it
> looks like they're pointing to has many bolts, so I'm confused. I would
> think that you would loosen the tensioner, but that's not what they seem
> to be saying. Can someone guide me through this procedure?
>
> Thanks for the help, folks.
> -Mike
If your v6 is at all like my 8 this is how to do it. The tensioner
pulley or idler pulley whatever you want to call it is what you loosen.
It is below the alternator near the coil. But you dont take it off.
All you do is fit a socket onto the center bolt and turn it clockwise
like you were going to tigten it. This will rotate the whole pulley
inward and as you hold it there you can slip the belt off the pulleys.
Be carfull though because the pulley has a pretty good amount of tension
on it. I changed mine in about 30 mins. not a big job
--
Michael Clark mike@snakebite.com
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