GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2008 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1826812 Size: SH
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  2. Loosen the idler pulley.
  3. Remove the engine harness channel bolt.
  4. Remove the tensioner bolts.
  5. Remove the tensioner.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1826812 Size: SH
  1. Position the tensioner and install the tensioner bolts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the tensioner bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  2. Tighten the idler pulley.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the idler pulley bolt to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).

  3. Install the engine harness channel bolt.
  4. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .