2000 Montana-How Exactly Does One Replace The Serpentine Belt

[Mike_EX]

Subject Says it All. I guess I'm not finding where the tensioner is or
how to get it to release the old belt. Thanks.

[HC2000]

Hi, My 99' is as follows:
Remove the long black plastic windshield wiper motor cover for better access.
Look for the lowest and most rearward positioned pulley.
There is a slot which accepts a 3/8 inch rachet or pull handle.
This is the tensioning pulley.
Your model is probably the same as this or similar.
Regards, HC2000

[hufhouse]

The pulley is connected to a triangular pivot. You literally stick the square part of a 3/8" ratchet into a square hole on the pulley. Pull the ratchet back toward you to release the tension.

Good luck. It's helpful to have a third arm protruding from your chest to get the belt back on. Unfortunately, I don't have one of those.

Come to think of it, that's probably best.

[cdru]

Originally Posted by HC2000

Look for the lowest and most rearward positioned pulley.

In other words, it's the pulley between the crank pully and the power steering pump pulley.