Please remember that you are not anonymous. You have to slide the pulley out with the bolt in it because the frame keeps the bolt from backing out enough. A couple of cracks every 3 inches is … normal, but if you see cracks every 1-2 inches I would recommend that you replace it. Also, jack up the car and remove the passenger wheel to give you access down below. An 2002 Saab 9-3 serpentine belt replacement too small will bind the pulleys while an 02 Saab 9-3 serpentine belt replacement too large will just fall off. When you pull the extension toward the front of the car, you relieve the tension on the belt. There's one hex screw in the wheel well and four more on the underside.
I just did this last week on my friend's Gary Fisher and we struggled with it too until we figured out the optimal tape application. This pulley is attached to a very strong spring and holds the belt tight against the pulleys through its serpentine route around the engine. It can be installed on but fails to allow the tensioner to work properly. The new belt will need more clearance to get on the pulley. Another note about the short belts. To install the belt, refer to the diagram and work from the top and bottom. I thought that the 9-5 and 9-3 used the same block and only the stroke was lengthened for the 2.
Turn the wrench handle, the pulley moves and the tension on the belt slackens. I need Belt Routing diagram for my engine. Took 30 minutes and very few tools. Another diagram is with part numbers for the pulleys and the belt. Take a good look at the belt and note the route it takes. Pull forward on the extension, and slip the key into the hole.
This will rotate the tensioner downwards, allowing you to slide the belt onto the pulley. Pictures, diagrams of serpentine belt routing. My water pump lets a couple of drops now and then, so I'm getting ready to buy a water pump. That little bugger is the reason Saab switched to the short belt for a while, which bypasses that pulley altogether. For usage guidelines, see the.
Models: 2003-2011 9-3 Sport Sedans 2006-2011 9-3 Sport Combi 2004-2011 9-3 Convertible Part Number: 12827647 Saab 9000 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Pulley Genuine Saab 9000 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Pulley. The repair is now complete. This is not an anything goes type of forum. Attach the socket and set the direction to tighten the same direction the spring action allows the pulley to move. See also, this for additional information.
I need a serpentine belt diagram for 2006 Chevy 3. You'll see if lift as the weight comes off the engine mount. Also, the hex wrench to hold the tensioner is 4mm in size rather than 6mm. Replacing the pulleys is a good idea since they are relatively cheap to replace, however it is not necessary. I used pliers on that one. And it's also much quieter and smoother.
I used a kayak paddle. Another diagram is with part numbers for the pulleys and the belt. Once the 02 Saab 9-3 serpentine belt replacement is around the pulleys, allow the 2002 Saab 9-3 serpentine belt replacement to hang freely at the bottom of the engine. Here's what it looks like with the bracket removed: 7. You don't have to remove the clip but make sure you take the hose out of the clip before you remove the bracket. The pulley should not wiggle side to side very much at all.
This must be done correctly. It's awkward in there with the Allen-key. I need a serpentine belt diagram for 2006 Chevy 3. You don't want the bolt to be able to spin in the pulley's hole. Sears Hardware sells a nice tool which you can use to rotate the belt tensioner. Classifieds are to be listed in pages. I myself have had to put my belt back of multiple times over the last 6 months because for some reason it keeps falling off.
Pry on the tensioner to get the tension off and remove the belt. I put a 12 inch adjustable wrench on it and pushed up. You hold down the Saab logo and pull the end of the key fob so the actual key comes out. Get Free Belt Routing Diagrams. To remove the belt, you will find it best to remove the airbox to allow you more room at the top end to work. The idea is to take the tension off the belt and easily remove it.
There is a good change the tension pulley will need to be moved farther for the 2002 Saab 9-3 serpentine belt replacement because the old belt may have stretched. Saab serpentine belt diagram wiring diagram write. An 2002 Saab 9-3 serpentine belt replacement too small will bind the pulleys while an 02 Saab 9-3 serpentine belt replacement too large will just fall off. I'm not quite sure how to get it to you, but we'll find someplace to post it. If you are going to try to do repairs on your car, you should get a proper repair manual, either by Haynes or Chilton, at www. Remove the front passenger wheel.