Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

6-48 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L
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Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
Removal Procedure
Engine
1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and
Filling Cooling System (3.8 L) in Engine Cooling.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt
Replacement.
3. Rem.ave the generator. Refer to Generator
Replacement (3.8 L) in Engine Electrical.
4.
Remove the heater hoses from the drive belt
tensioner.
5. Remove the drive belt tensioner bolts (3).
Important:
The drive belt tensioner
(2)
must be
rotated if it is difficult to remove. Pulling the
tensioner (2) from the top may damage the engine
front cover. If necessary, break the plastic thermostat
bypass upper pipe (1) to allow rotation of the drive
belt tensioner (2), replace the pipe during installation.
6. Remove the drive belt tensioner (2).
7. Remove the thermostat bypass pipes (1, 4) from (
the tensioner (2), if necessary.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the thermostat bypass pipes (1, 4) to the
tensioner, if necessary.
2. Install the drive belt tensioner (2) to the engine.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
3. Install the drive belt tensioner bolts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the drive belt tensioner bolts (3) to
50 N·m (37 lb ft).