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Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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In order to remove and replace it you have to release the tension on the belt by inserting a breaker bar (i believe it was 1/2 inch?) into the square in the tensioner pulley bracket and holding it back with the bar while removing the belt. Re-installation is the same. Just use the belt diagram on the sticker under the hood or draw the belt route on a piece of paper before removing it. Mine takes about 3 minutes to replace.

 

Hope that helps.

 

EDIT: After searching my tired brain, I think the breaker bar might need to be a 3/8 instead of 1/2 inch model. Just look at the tensioner and you should be able to tell... Didn't want to mislead you.

BigCypress Enthusiast

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Thanks guys. I saw a mechanic do it once on a company car...took 3 minutes to do and he charged $50...no way i'm paying that.

 

Is the breaker bar a tool I can get at Advance Auto, Discount Auto, NAPA, etc?

 

 

In order to remove and replace it you have to release the tension on the belt by inserting a breaker bar (i believe it was 1/2 inch?) into the square in the tensioner pulley bracket and holding it back with the bar while removing the belt. Re-installation is the same. Just use the belt diagram on the sticker under the hood or draw the belt route on a piece of paper before removing it. Mine takes about 3 minutes to replace.

 

Hope that helps.

jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

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2006 Chevrolet Chevy C Silverado - 2WD | Sierra, Silverado (VIN C/K) Service Manual | Document ID: 804461 Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

 


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  2. Install a 3/8 inch drive breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner arm.
  3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner (2) counterclockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
  4. If equipped without air conditioning (A/C), remove the belt (1) from the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
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  5. If equipped with A/C, remove the belt (1) from the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
  6. Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner (2).
  7. Remove the breaker bar from the drive belt tensioner.
  8. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.

Installation Procedure

 


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  2. Route the belt (1) around all the pulleys except the flat idler pulley.
  3. Install a 3/8 inch drive breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner arm.
  4. Rotate the belt tensioner (2) counterclockwise in order to relieve the tension on the tensioner.
  5. If equipped with A/C, install the belt under the flat idler pulley.
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  6. If equipped without A/C, install the belt (1) to the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
  7. Slowly release the tension on the belt tensioner (2).
  8. Remove the breaker bar from the drive belt tensioner.
  9. Inspect the drive belt for proper installation and alignment.

© 2008 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.

jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

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As for the breaker bar, that can be rented for like 20.00 at autozone (usually comes with two sizes of breaker bars in a red carrying case) and when it is returned, money will be refunded. might want to call ahead to your local store to see if they have one

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The cats meow....wow!

 

Cuevas, thanks for the illustrations.

 

Thanks for all of the help you provided. This should be a cinch.

 

This website ROCKS!

 

 

 

 

As for the breaker bar, that can be rented for like 20.00 at autozone (usually comes with two sizes of breaker bars in a red carrying case) and when it is returned, money will be refunded. might want to call ahead to your local store to see if they have one
jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

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I just pulled back on the tension pulley with my hand. Wasn' that hard at all.

 

I never thought anyone could do that.....

pennzoil29 Senior Enthusiast

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I just pulled back on the tension pulley with my hand. Wasn' that hard at all.

 

I never thought anyone could do that.....

 

:cool: I just gripped it between my thumb, index, and middle finger and pulled it back. I even installed a new tensioner, and did it the same way.

bigbengalbubba Enthusiast

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I just pulled back on the tension pulley with my hand. Wasn' that hard at all.

 

I never thought anyone could do that.....

 

:cool: I just gripped it between my thumb, index, and middle finger and pulled it back. I even installed a new tensioner, and did it the same way.

 

 

You ever considered professional arm wrestling?

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