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2001 Chevy Cavalier Alternator

Tiny
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How to Replace the Alternator on a 2001 Chevy Cavalier? Actually, I have the alternator off, but when putting the new one. How do I make the belt loose enough to fit on the pulley on the Alternator?
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 AT 1:36 PM

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Tiny
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Hi, You have to release the tension on the tensioner. Maybe I'm missing the point? There should be a cavity in the tensioner, it may take a 3/8 drive in the cavity, then you pull on the tensioner, to release tension on the belt. The picture is from autozone. I'm not positive about the drive size?


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_cavalier_tensioner_1.jpg

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