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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 03:51 PM
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How difficult is it to replace the drive belts on a 2000 C5? Can someone provide instructions and tools needed? Thanks in advance.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Easy job. You'll need a 15mm socket and an 18" breaker bar to release the tension on the idler pulleys. Just push the drive belt idler toward the engine and slip the belt off and on. Make sure you check the belt routing sequence. Both Evil-Twin and Patches have previously posted belt layout diagrams that you can do a search for.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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There are 2 seperate belts, Accessery belt and an A/C Belt. Both have tensioners. Use a 15MM socket on a Ratchet and place it on the center bolt of the tensioner, turn it to the right to relieve the tension and off comes the belt
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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I want to thank the two of you for the information. Very helpful.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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I used the 15mm socket and rachet and put it on the bolt and pushed away from me to get the belts off. I was afraid to use a prybar cause I couldnt find anywhere to pry agaisnt. just my thoughts. Good Luck!
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