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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.7L 🢒 Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 551463 Size: SH
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  2. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner bolt.
  3. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
  4. Remove the A/C belt from the pulleys.
  5. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
  6. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the A/C belt tensioner bolt.
  7. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 551463 Size: SH
  1. Install the A/C belt around the crankshaft balancer.
  2. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the A/C belt tensioner bolt.
  3. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the tensioner.
  4. Install the A/C belt under the idler pulley.
  5. Install the A/C belt over the A/C compressor pulley.
  6. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
  7. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the A/C belt tensioner bolt.
  8. Inspect the A/C belt for proper alignment.
  9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .