Belt tensioner 98 sunfire 2.2

[MAYTAG]

Gonna replace tensioner soon and looks like it may be a bit of a challenger getting to with my big mits!

After taking off the upper engine mount, looks like I might be able to lower the engine enough to access the bolt.

Any suggestions or advice?

 

[melsg5]

cavalier should be same as sunfire

http://www.ehow.com/how_6865662_replace-tensioner-1998-chevy-cavalier.html

 

[MAYTAG]

melsg5,

Yes, sunfire & Cav's are same for most part. But can't get a socket on bolt due to clearance between tensioner and uni-body. Thanks!

Anyone else?

 

[Roadrunner]

you may need a angled box end wench..or you can pick up a serpentine belt removal tool and use that..

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[MAYTAG]

Ok folks, replaced the tensioner yesterday and it was a snap!

1. Place a jack under the engine and lift about an inch.
2. Remove the two bolts in the upper engine mount.
3. Use a second jack to jack up car & remove tire.
4. Remove inner-fender well skirts.
5. Use 15MM box end wrench to remove old tensioner and install new. (which
takes all of 5 minutes)

 

[melsg5]

glad you didnt run into any issues!

 

[MAYTAG]

glad you didnt run into any issues!

Spoke too soon melsg5!

Day after I replaced, notice smell of burning oil and then oil on the floor.

Checked and found a cut in the oil filter!!

Change step 1 of the process to;

REMOVE the oil filter, then lower the engine! There is a small metal bracket on the trans that is about
1/2" from the oil filter that it WILL HIT and CUT when you lower the engine!