Serpentine belt replacement

Basic handtools.

Belt replacement

Power steering

1. Loosen hinge bolt "A" and flange nut "B". See Fig. 4 .
2. Turn adjusting bolt "C" to loosen the belt for removal.
3. Turn adjusting bolt "C" to set belt tension after reinstallation. See Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 .
4. Tighten hinge bolt "A" and flange nut "B" to specification.

Alternator and Air Conditioning Compressor

1. Loosen pulley lock nut "A". See Fig. 6 .

2. Turn adjustment bolt "B" to loosen belt for removal. See Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 .

3. Turn adjustment bolt "B" to set belt tension to specified deflection.

4. Tighten pulley lock nut "A" to specification.

5. Start engine and turn A/C on.

6. Allow vehicle to run until normal operating temperature is reached.

7 Turn engine off, recheck belt deflection after operation and readjust belt tension as necessary.

This was great. However, I am having trouble getting tools on the nuts to effectively loosen A and B. Do you have any suggestions?

Hello,

Can you upload a picture of what you are trying to do so I can guide you?

Please get back to us.

Cheers, Ken

Six cylinder front wheel drive automatic.

I m trying to change my water pump and steering belt. I took it off but cannot fit them back on.

what is the reason you cannot get them back on?