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Tiny
ROBBRUAZ
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 178,000 MILES
How do I replace the serpentine belt on my 1999 Cavelier 2.2L?
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 AT 8:15 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Important: Do not exceed 40 Nm (30 ft. Lbs.) On the tensioner center bolt.

2. Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise. Use a 15 mm wrench.
3. Slide the belt from the generator pulley.

4. Release the tensioner.
5. If the vehicle has A/C remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
6. Remove the drive belt.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Route the drive belt.

2. If the vehicle has A/C route the drive belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
3. Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise. Use a 15 mm wrench.
4. Slide the belt onto the generator pulley.
5. Release the tensioner.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Connect the negative battery cable.

O Tighten the bolt to 16 Nm (12 ft. Lbs.).
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 AT 8:30 PM

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