1998 Chevrolet Tracker Repair Question
Mileage: 116,000 miles.
1998 Chevy tracker fan belt
Answer
first, you need to address the issue as to why it broke. the water pump may have locked up or another accessorie.
have it checked when you are done as you drove it overheated and may have damage the head gasket.
the front belt will have a tensioner that needs to be released to remove the belt.
Roy
It broke b/c of normal wear as far I can tell. I know i hadnt changed the belts in a long time.
I will get it checked once i get this belt fixed.
Can you tell me where the tensioner is? So im accurate in saying the belt that is still on needs to be removed to get the new belt on, right?
Any chance to reply to my question about the tensioner? Im not sure how to find this to make the other belt loose to get off and then slide the fan belt on.
Is it maybe here in the orange dots?
Thanks -- Aaron
hang on trying to get a picture
Roy
POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Loosen the power steering pump mounting bolts.
Pivot the power steering pump towards the engine in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
Remove the power steering pump drive belt (1) from the pulleys.
POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Properly route and install the power steering pump drive belt (1) on the power steering pump and the crankshaft pulleys.
Adjust the power steering pump drive belt to obtain 6-9 mm (0.24-0.35 in) deflection with 10 kg (22 lbs (thumb pressure) of force applied.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the power steering pump mounting bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).