Sunday, November 21, 2010

Is there any websites that show you how to change the serpentine belt on a 96 Saturn sl1?

The serpentine belt is actually quite simple. Jack up the front of your Saturn, place it on stands with some chocks. Remove the front passenger side wheel.



From the wheel well, place a socket on the tensioner and turn it clockwise. A quarter turn should be enough to loosen the belt enough to slip it right off.



If you have a friend, or a third hand, hold the tensioner down while you slip the new belt on the same path as your previous belt.



HOWEVER, is your belt making noise? Is that why you're changing the sepentine belt? If so, chances are your tensioner needs to be changed. Be sure NOT to buy the Dayco brand of aftermarket tensioner. You're asking for trouble. The safest for your single cam Saturn is to use an OEM tensioner.



I'll see if I can find some links/photos for you.



Good luck.



UPDATE:

For tensioner replacement:

http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthr



For belt replacement:http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthr



Here's a thread about which tensioner NOT to buy:

http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthr



UPDATE2: (What you originally asked for)



http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/090Is there any websites that show you how to change the serpentine belt on a 96 Saturn sl1?
I would recommend http://alldata.com/Is there any websites that show you how to change the serpentine belt on a 96 Saturn sl1?
It's the most basic operation I can think of, and if it causes confusion consider taking the car to the shop.Is there any websites that show you how to change the serpentine belt on a 96 Saturn sl1?
alldata is okay if you are willing to pay a premium for the info and have alot of time to print. just pick up a haynes or chiltons repair manual from your local auto parts store. its cheaper, has plenty of pictures and step by step directions.Is there any websites that show you how to change the serpentine belt on a 96 Saturn sl1?
there should be a sticker under the hood that gives you the routing.Is there any websites that show you how to change the serpentine belt on a 96 Saturn sl1?
most cars have the drawing under the hood on how it loops around but as you look at your engine and notice the tight spaces to play with thats when it becomes hard. make sure you cool the engine off first.