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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 168 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 5.7L)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSON-VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT-AIR CONDITIONINGINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the A/C drive belt around the crankshaft balancer.

Fig 1: Air Conditioning Drive Belt Routing
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Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt.
Rotate the A/C drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on drive belt tensioner.
Install the A/C drive belt under the idler pulley.
Install the A/C drive belt over the A/C compressor pulley.
Slowly release tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
Remove the breaker bar and socket from the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt.
Inspect the A/C drive belt for correct alignment.
Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT-ACCESSORY .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.