How do i check the serpentine belt without putting it on the hoist?
Pop the hood and look. Or lay on ground and look.
If your serpentine belt is cracked or has chunks missing, it needs replacement.
Serpentine Belt Routing Diagram – 2005 Chevy Uplander 3.5L
SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT, REPLACE
- Rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release tension.
- Remove serpentine drive belt.
- Reverse procedure to install.
DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY, REPLACE
REMOVAL
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove required drive belt idler pulley bolt.
- Remove drive belt idler pulley, Fig. 1.
INSTALLATION - Install new drive belt idler pulley.
- Install required drive belt idler pulley bolt, Fig. 1.
- Torque bolt to 37 ft. lbs.
- Install drive belt.