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1996 Grand AM 3.1L serpentine belt replacement

What are the steps? Do any mounts or brackets have to be taken off to get the belt onto the pullies?

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Try this procedure.
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To replace a worn belt, locate the idler or generator pulley.




Loosen the hold-down fastener fo1996 Grand AM 3.1L serpentine belt replacement - 0900823d8004ed46.jpgator pulley.

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Pry the 1996 Grand AM 3.1L serpentine belt replacement - 0900823d8004ed47.jpgulley inward to release the belt tension and remove the belt.




Match the old belt up for size with the new replacement belt.


Observe the belt routing diagram in the engine compartment.

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Install the new belt over each of the drive pulleys. Often the manufacturer recommends a sequence for feeding the belt around the pulleys.

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Art courtesy of Delmar - Thomson Learning. 1996 Grand AM 3.1L serpentine belt replacement - 0900823d8004ed75.jpgidler or generator pulley to put tension on the belt.
Pry out the idler or generator pulley to put tension on the belt.

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Install the belt squarely in the grooves of each pulley.

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Before adjusting belt tension, check for proper pulley alignment. This is especially critical with serpentine belts. Measure the belt deflection in its longest span. If a belt tension gauge is available1996 Grand AM 3.1L serpentine belt replacement - 0900823d8004ed76.jpg the tension to specifications.
If a belt is too tight, wear to bearings for the water pump, alternator, and engine c1996 Grand AM 3.1L serpentine belt replacement - 0900823d8004ed77.jpg.
Some late-model Chrysler engines require a torque reading to be taken when tension is appli1996 Grand AM 3.1L serpentine belt replacement - 0900823d8004ed78.jpgdrive belt. This is especially important on the longer, multiribbed V-belts.

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Pry the idler or generator pulley to adjust the belt to specifications.

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Tighten the idler or generator pulley fastener.

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Start the engine and check the belt for proper operation.

Any more questions please ask. Good luck.

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