How often should you replace the serpentine belt on a Saturn Ion?
Saturn recommends checking the serpentine belt on a Saturn Ion every 15,000 miles or 12 months for possible replacement. Loosen the lug nuts on the front right (passenger) wheel. Raise the vehicle up and support it with jack stands.
Where do I find the serpentine belt routing diagram?
Find the serpentine belt routing diagram. Many cars come with a sticker in the engine bay that shows exactly how the serpentine belt is supposed to be routed through the various pulleys on the engine. If your vehicle does not have a sticker, you will need to find another way to remember how the belt should be run.
What should I do if my serpentine belt fell off?
If the battery warning light comes up while driving, the serpentine belt is the first thing to check. There are two “glow levels” of the battery light if you have a serpentine belt problem: This is the case if the belt snapped or fell off.
How is the tension set on a serpentine belt?
Depending on the application, your serpentine belt will either have tension placed on it using a movable bracket or an auto tensioner pulley. This pulley uses an internal spring to apply consistent pressure to the belt at all times. If your vehicle does not have a tensioner pulley, the alternator bracket is likely how tension is set on the belt.
What does service engine soon mean on Saturn?
Since so much of the Saturn is computerized, the Service Engine Soon (SES) light can mean any number of things, ranging from routine maintenance to a major mechanical issue. If you take your car to your local auto-parts store, an employee can plug in a device to read the SES code and tell you want service needs to be performed.
Find the serpentine belt routing diagram. Many cars come with a sticker in the engine bay that shows exactly how the serpentine belt is supposed to be routed through the various pulleys on the engine. If your vehicle does not have a sticker, you will need to find another way to remember how the belt should be run.
What happens when you loosen a serpentine belt?
If your vehicle uses the alternator bracket to apply tension to the belt, loosen the two bolts that pass through the long eyelets on the bracket. As you loosen the bolts, the tension on the belt will likely move the alternator toward the engine and relieve the pressure. Loosen the bolts enough to move the alternator, but don’t remove them.
What is the Check Engine Light code for Saturn?
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How do you install a new engine belt?
Put the new belt onto its pulleys according to your belt routing diagram. Rotate the tensioner again to allow the belt to fit on all pulleys. Check the belt to be sure it is seated on all pulleys, then run the engine and check for any flapping or other signs of incorrect installation.
How can I find the belt routing on my car?
Loosen the lug nuts on the front right (passenger) wheel. Raise the vehicle up and support it with jack stands. Take off the right front wheel. Remove the lower fenderwell splash shield to get access to the belt area. Check the belt routing. You may be able to find a belt routing diagram on a decal under the hood or in support documentation.
Saturn recommends checking the serpentine belt on a Saturn Ion every 15,000 miles or 12 months for possible replacement. Loosen the lug nuts on the front right (passenger) wheel. Raise the vehicle up and support it with jack stands.
Put the new belt onto its pulleys according to your belt routing diagram. Rotate the tensioner again to allow the belt to fit on all pulleys. Check the belt to be sure it is seated on all pulleys, then run the engine and check for any flapping or other signs of incorrect installation.
Loosen the lug nuts on the front right (passenger) wheel. Raise the vehicle up and support it with jack stands. Take off the right front wheel. Remove the lower fenderwell splash shield to get access to the belt area. Check the belt routing. You may be able to find a belt routing diagram on a decal under the hood or in support documentation.