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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1997 🢒 Regal 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.1L and 3.4L 🢒 Drive Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

    in General Information.
  2. Remove the drive belt shield bolt.
  3. Remove the drive belt shield.

    4. Object Number: 262971 Size: MH
  4. Remove the drive belt tensioner by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner off of the drive belt, using a 3/8-inch breaker bar (1).
  5. Remove the drive belt.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Ensure that the drive belt is aligned into the proper grooves of the accessory drive belt pulleys.


    Object Number: 262971 Size: MH
  1. Install the drive belt under the drive belt tensioner pulley by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner, using a 3/8-inch breaker bar (1).
  2. Inspect the drive belt length scale on the drive belt tensioner for the proper installed length. If the drive belt length scale does not indicate the proper installed length, refer to Accessory Drive Tensioner Diagnosis .
  3. Install the dive belt shield.
  4. Install the drive belt shield bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery.