LS1 Serpentine and AC Belt change. HOW???

[futurels1]

Hi guys, keep reading how easy it is to change these belts but cant find a how too guide!
Removal aint a problem as they failed on the move so the belts have removed themselves!
Currently watching a how too on a trans am LS1 on google which is similar.
Any help much appreciated as I need to be at work 1am sunday morning.

[SirNemesis]

15mm socket on the tensioner up the top left, pull it clockwise, remove the belt.

Once thats off, 15mm socket on the bottom air-con pulley/tensioner. Same deal, pull it clockwise and remove the belt.

Take a photo of how the belt runs for reference, as it can be confusing the first time.

The picture below shows a car without power steering or aircon, but the routing is the same.

http://www.molaps.com/img/belt-route.jpg

[futurels1]

The belts failed so I have no reference on install as they werent in place when I got to them.
A diagram or photo showing how too install the belts would be ideal.
Do I need to remove anything besides CAI ie radiator hose?

Awesome pic is what I needed thanks.

[SirNemesis]

You will probably have to remove the CAI, but you should be able to work the belts around the radiator hoses.

[futurels1]

That pic was awesome its on!

Dont have a pic of the AC belt fitted by any chance?

I bet the AC belt has to go on first right? just like me to have to do things twice.

[SirNemesis]

I don't, but theres no tricks to it. Runs between the two pulleys and on the balancer behind the main belt.

[LS1-5.7]

15mm socket on the tensioner up the top left, pull it clockwise, remove the belt.

Once thats off, 15mm socket on the bottom air-con pulley/tensioner. Same deal, pull it clockwise and remove the belt.

Take a photo of how the belt runs for reference, as it can be confusing the first time.

The picture below shows a car without power steering or aircon, but the routing is the same.

http://www.molaps.com/img/belt-route.jpg


Yep, you don't get any better instructions than that ! :goodjob:

[futurels1]

SirNemesis, thank you very much something I was scratching my head over for hours and frantically searching the net aswell as my Haynes handbook(no help this time) And you solved my issue in 5mins with 1 pic, once again Cheers.

PS the ac belt goes on first dammit!!!

[LS1-5.7]

PS the ac belt goes on first dammit!!!

lol think of the practice you're getting, you'll be able to do them in your sleep ! Always take a photo or draw how the belt is weaved through the pullies futurels1, it will save you much research time.

Just check the tensioner mounting bolts while yer there as well :)

[LSavvy]

Don't they put a diagram in the owners manual anymore?