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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.3L 🢒 Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1655133 Size: SH
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the right wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side
  5. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose retainer bolt (2).

    6. Object Number: 1616421 Size: SH
  6. Remove the drive belt tensioner bolts.
  7. Remove the drive belt tensioner.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1616421 Size: SH
  1. Install the drive belt tensioner.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the drive belt tensioner bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1655133 Size: SH
  3. Install the power steering gear inlet hose retainer bolt (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side
  5. Install the right wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .