What kind of belt does a Chevy Trailblazer use?
The Chevy Trailblazer is available with several different engine options but all of them use the same style belt–a single serpentine belt that turns all the accessories on the front of the engine. The belt runs over the pulleys in a specific path that must be followed when installing the new belt.
How to change the serpentine belt on a Chevy 4.3 V6?
Rotate the tensioner counter-clockwise and slide the belt onto the idler pulley. Rotate the tensioner clockwise, allowing it to tighten the belt. Do not force the tensioner–it will adjust to the correct tension on its own. Remove the breaker bar from the engine compartment, then install the negative battery cable on the negative battery terminal.
How can I increase the tension on my serpentine belt?
Increase the tension on the belt. If your vehicle does not have an auto tensioner, insert a pry bar or piece of wood between the alternator and the engine. Run the belt over the alternator pulley, then use the bar to pry the alternator away from the engine and increase the tension on the belt.
How often should a serpentine belt be replaced?
Most serpentine belts need to be replaced every 40,000 to 70,000 miles. If there are signs of the belt rubbing on something, make sure to identify and repair whatever it was rubbing on to avoid damaging the new belt.
Where is the serpentine belt tensioner on a Chevy Trailblazer?
Locate the serpentine belt tensioner on the front of the engine. Place the square drive from a 3/8-inch drive breaker bar in the square hole in the arm of the tensioner. Rotate the tensioner clockwise, loosening the serpentine belt. Slide the serpentine belt off the pulleys while holding the tensioner off the belt.
Where can I get a new belt for my Chevy Trailblazer?
A new belt is available through the Chevy dealer or an auto parts store, and the belt path is available on a label under the hood of the truck for you to reference. Locate the negative battery cable on the negative terminal of the battery.
Where do you put the battery belt on a Chevy truck?
The belt runs over the pulleys in a specific path that must be followed when installing the new belt. A new belt is available through the Chevy dealer or an auto parts store, and the belt path is available on a label under the hood of the truck for you to reference. Locate the negative battery cable on the negative terminal of the battery.