GM 19355282
Serpentine Belt

The daily operation of the supercharged 3800 engine depends on two belts to power its components; the outer belt directs power to the supercharger and the inner belt operates the generator and the Power Steering Pump as well as the coolant pump and the air conditioning compressor because maintenance components remain solidly attached to the engine. Each Drive Belt obtains its tension from dedicated spring-loading devices that address its individual belt. The engine produces normal belt squeaks when it starts or stops but the tolerance of belt stretching makes this noise insignificant to durability. The belt replacement procedure must start by removing the vehicle battery. The supercharger belt needs to be removed from the engine after first employing counterclockwise rotation on the tensioner to take away the Drive Belt. The tensioner should be rotated once more counterclockwise until the accessory belt comes out. To install the accessory Drive Belt position it on the pulleys before turning the tensioner counterclockwise for fitting it. Put the supercharger Drive Belt on the pulleys before using the tensioner to turn counterclockwise while mounting it. Finally, reinstall the battery.

A tension spring provides belt tension to all accessories integrating to the engine structure while the drive belt supports their operation. Decaying belts produce squeaking noises during start and stop but this does not affect their longevity. The tensioner allows control of belt tension throughout its designated range however extending use beyond this area might result in tension issues and equipment harm. The first step to remove the drive belt includes rotating the tensioner to attain access for belt removal. To install the drive belt it is necessary to once again rotate the tensioner.

The drive belt operates all engine-mounted accessories which stay rigidly mounted onto the engine by functioning through the tension provided by a spring-loaded belt tensioner system. A belt squeak emits during engine starting or stopping is typical behavior and does not weaken the belt because the tensioner regulates tension across multiple belt lengths. The first step to replace L36 involves rotating the tensioner in a counterclockwise direction until you pull the drive belt from the engine. Installation of the accessory drive belt requires the user to first position it properly onto the pulleys and then use the tensioner to rotate counterclockwise to install the drive belt .

To remove the drive belt, rotate the tensioner counterclockwise and then take the accessory drive belt off the engine.

The generator, power steering pump, coolant pump, and air conditioning compressor.

Position the accessory drive belt onto the pulleys and then rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to install the drive belt.

Yes, a belt squeak during engine start or stop is normal and does not affect belt durability.