How do you remove a belt from a SunFire?
Remove belt by placing a 15 millimeter adapter (13 millimeter for 2.4 liter engines, but these are very rare in the Sunfire) into the belt removal tool and placing it on the bolt head located on the center of the tensioner.
Can a serpentine belt be replaced on a Pontiac Sunfire?
Although it may look like a complex component in the engine, the serpentine belt in a Pontiac Sunfire is not all that difficult to replace provided you have a couple of proper tools. By inspecting your serpentine belt regularly, you can prevent breakdowns or driving mishaps.
How do you remove a belt from an alternator?
Remove the belt from the alternator pulley. With the belt off the alternator, work it off the other pulleys and extract it from the engine. You may need to remove the tool to get the belt off. Compare the size of your old belt to the new one in order to ensure you purchased the correct belt.
Although it may look like a complex component in the engine, the serpentine belt in a Pontiac Sunfire is not all that difficult to replace provided you have a couple of proper tools. By inspecting your serpentine belt regularly, you can prevent breakdowns or driving mishaps.
Remove belt by placing a 15 millimeter adapter (13 millimeter for 2.4 liter engines, but these are very rare in the Sunfire) into the belt removal tool and placing it on the bolt head located on the center of the tensioner.
Remove the belt from the alternator pulley. With the belt off the alternator, work it off the other pulleys and extract it from the engine. You may need to remove the tool to get the belt off. Compare the size of your old belt to the new one in order to ensure you purchased the correct belt.
Where is the serpentine belt on a Pontiac Sunfire?
Without the serpentine belt, the Pontiac Sunfire is literally crippled on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck. Release hood latch and place hood prop in proper location.
What causes a GM 2.2L to misfire?
Let’s take a brief look at the different things that can cause your 2.2L to misfire. Ignition System: As you’re already aware, the ignition system on the GM 2.2L is composed of an ignition module, two ignition coils (that feed two cylinders with spark simultaneously), 4 spark plug wires, and 4 spark plugs.
Let’s take a brief look at the different things that can cause your 2.2L to misfire. Ignition System: As you’re already aware, the ignition system on the GM 2.2L is composed of an ignition module, two ignition coils (that feed two cylinders with spark simultaneously), 4 spark plug wires, and 4 spark plugs.
What’s the best way to replace a serpentine belt?
Auto tensioners have either a hole that will fit a half inch drive ratchet, or a bolt you can use a socket to apply pressure to. Insert the wrench or place the socket over the bolt on the tensioner and twist it away from the belt to relieve the tension on it.
What kind of belt remover do I Need?
Belt removal tool (recommended and most come with five or six adapters) or; Long-handled 3/8 inch drive ratchet Shallow 15 millimeter socket (for 2.2 liter engine) Shallow 13 millimeter socket (for 2.4 liter engine). Jody L. Campbell spent over 15 years as both a manager and an under-car specialist in the automotive repair industry.