Is there an easier way to replace the alternator belt withou removing the other belts
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Is there an easier way to replace the alternator belt withou removing the other belts
My belt broke off today and I was wondering if there was an easier way to replace it other than removing all the belts.
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The only simpler solution is to run ONE belt..a Gilmer drive belt.That would run the alternator and water pump,and be driven off the main pulley.
To loosen the PS belt: get a 17 mm socket and loosen the idler pulley(just a bit),then using a 10mm socket loosen the bolt on top..give it a little hit and it will allow the idler pulley to slide down,you can then get the PS belt off..real quick.
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lol, i just did mine today, it was pretty easy for me. but i dont have power steering nor AC
so im short 2 belts.
i had to remove the fan, and i removed the belt in front of it to my air pump. so i would assume no. what does the Factory Service Manual say? that book should be your 1st reference before posting. thats how noobs learn!
so im short 2 belts.
i had to remove the fan, and i removed the belt in front of it to my air pump. so i would assume no. what does the Factory Service Manual say? that book should be your 1st reference before posting. thats how noobs learn!
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