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Old May 27, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Last night it started making that screaching noise and the gen light came on, woke up today and thought I would check out the car lifted the hood and the alternator/generator belt was broke in half. Bought all new belts today going to put them on tomorrow. My question is how hard is this going to be, due to the fact that my shoulders dislocate easily and what tools do I need?
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9/16 and 1/2 wrenches, and a short pry bar. Some of the adjustment bolts are not in really easy to get at places, and don't pry on the power steering pump reservoir.
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The hardest one is the PS pump, and unfortunately you can't replace any of them without taking the PS belt off first. It's easier to get to the pivot bolts from under the car.
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