serpentine belt replacement

[RyanbabZ71]

Ok which one do i loosen?  Is it the one all the way to the left?  Do i have to remove the radiator cover to get it off?

[MiSdIrEcTeD_1]

Take pics so we can use it in the guides section...  

[MountaineerTom]

The tensioner is on the left side, as your looking at it, near the water pump.  It will have a couple marks on the housing so you can see if the pointer is in the correct tension range.  You just need to loosen it up until you have slack in the belt so you can slide it off.  You don't need to remove the shroud or anything like that.

 

If you changing the ac belt too, it can be a little tricky.

[THE BIGPUNN]

i thought that belt was "long life". i know you have on 33k. i complained about mine sqeeling after washes and GM replaced it under warranty.

[RyanbabZ71]

I changed it out to a gates belt.  I did remove the intake tube.  Made it much easier.  Also having the step on the grill guard made it nice to be able to stand up over the engine bay.  

 

Sorry i didnt take any pics (was in a rush).  It was chilly out and dark

[CapnDean]

Hey Ryan;

 

Take your old belt, stick it in a walmart bag or something and stuff it under the hood.  You can find a place somewhere that it won't hurt anything.  I started doing that years ago and it has bailed me out more than once.  Especially with how easy that serpentine belt is to swap!

[RyanbabZ71]

good idea  

 

I saved it and it is in decent shape.  Ill put it in my toolbox

 

Also i have no more annoying squeaks due to the dampness or rain/snow.  (It rained last night) silent as can be  

[americanmuscleman]

If you all are having any trouble with squeaking belts, I really like Goodyear's Poly-V gatorback belt.  Its a synthetic belt, so it really resists squealing.