2001 Oldsmobile Alero sepentine belt replace

2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRUCEBENNING
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What tool is used to release tension? Manuals talk about loosening moter mounts etc. Is that really necessary?. It is my son's car and he and the car are out of state. He swears I changed it for him several years ago out in the driveway and I didn't loosen motor mounts. I can't recall the specifics.
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Feb 27, 2010 at 10:12 AM
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ERNEST CLARK
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No, it is NOT necessary to remove the engine mounts. All you need is a 3/8's breaker bar (preferably 24" long). Insert the drive end into the center of the pulley on the tensioner and rotate counter clockwise.
Feb 28, 2010 at 6:59 AM