1995 Chevy Beretta Belt Tensioner

1995 CHEVROLET BERETTA
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REPTAR022000
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1995 Chevy Beretta 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 94k miles
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Hi I have a 1995 beretta w/ a 3.1 v6. I was on my way home from work and he battery light came on, temp gauge went up and lost power steering, so i figured the serpintine belt was shot. When i pulled over and looked the belt was fine but it was loose so the only other thing it could be would be the belt tensioner right? if so i have head that you have to go thru the wheel well which sounds right because theres not alot of room, but i have read some places that the engine needs to be jacked up and the motor mount needs to be taken off, is that true? Whats the easiest way to change a belt tensioner on this.
Feb 6, 2008 at 11:56 PM
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I just changed mine and yes you have to go thru the wheel well but no i didnt have to touch the motor mount. All you need is a wrench to get in there and maybe another wrench to connect to it to get good leverage. Break the bolt free, take it out and pull the tensioner out.
Apr 4, 2008 at 7:04 PM