belt tensioner

[98LSC32V]

Any writeups online on how to install a new belt tensioner?

 

[Moes8]

Any writeups online on how to install a new belt tensioner?

if i am not mistaken it is nothing more than remove belt and then 2-4 10mm i think bolts ,and its off,10 minute job,not sure if anyone wrote up an article on it

 

[02LSE96LSC91SE84TC]

Yeah real easy. Remove belt, remove bolt, done. Reverse to install.

 

[nk121]

Yeah, I did mine this weekend.
Very easy.

 

[Markviiiedrea]

an oil change is worse on these cars

 

[98LSC32V]

Thanks guys, it was easier than I thought it would be.

 

[Markviiiedrea]

no prob!

 

[davidm]

Whats the reason for changing it? Noise?

 

[98LSC32V]

I noticed there was a lot of "play" with the tensioner when I revved the motor manually with the hood open. I got a Dayco/Goodyear tensioner and it has taken care of the issue.