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Best Serpentine Belt Tool EVER!
Posted by JayJ [Email] (more from JayJ) on Mon, 16 May 2011 08:12:39
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I changed the serpentine belt on the wife's '06 9-3 2.0T over the weekend. I used a tool that required me to only remove the airbox, and lift the RH corner and remove the wheel. The fender shield can stay in place. It's a Sears Gearwrench model#3680. It's $60, but aside from being a fantastic belt tool, it will be a perfect "close quarters" ratchet tool. I do a lot of work on cars, so personally didn't mind the $60 as I'll use it again.
So, I removed the airbox, and the RH wheel. The wrench goes in from the top, and you assemble it so the two wrenches are a little less than 90 degrees. The red/black handled tool goes on the inside, toward the engine. This allows it to clear the sensor right there on the A/C system. Release tension, slip the belt off the alternator, and slowly let the tensioner return back. The belt easily snakes out.
To install, put the belt on so it's around the crankshaft pulley, and A/C compressor, and under the tensioner pulley. You'll need to work this from underneath to get it past the crankshaft bolt. Then, re-insert the tool, pull back the tension, and slip over the alternator pulley. It's a little cumbersome the first time, but you'll get the hang of it. The red handle on the black tool can slip off, so be careful this isn't slowly coming off, which would cause the tensioner to slam back in place.
Hope this helps.
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