OEM 2000 Chevrolet Metro Drive Belt

2000 Chevrolet Metro Drive Belt Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to inspect and replace the drive belt, and How to install the A/C compressor and generator drive belts on 2000 Chevrolet Metro?

  A: Check the Drive Belt for fractures in the belt ribs since severe damage or missing rib sections indicate the belt needs replacement. Check the belt position on the pulleys before adjusting alignment when the alignment is incorrect. You should check the Drive Belt tension at this time. A proper installation of the a/c compressor Drive Belt begins with lifting and stabilizing the vehicle followed by right front wheel removal then taking out 6 push clips and the lower splash shield at the right front position followed by tension pulley nut loosening followed by tension bolt loosening to extract the belt from its pulleys. Experts should first route the a/c compressor Drive Belt to the compressor pulley and tension pulley and Crankshaft Pulley before aligning it on the pulleys. Then use thumb pressure to check the tension while adjusting the tension bolt according to specifications. After tightening the tension pulley lock nut reach 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.), reinstall six push clips on the lower splash shield and fit the right front wheel before lowering the vehicle. The generator Drive Belt installation requires the negative cable disconnection followed by a/c compressor belt removal when needed and adjuster bolt loosening and generator pivoting to access the accessory Drive Belt. The generator Drive Belt installation process starts by correctly routing the belt across the pulleys then the tension adjustment requires adjusting the adjuster bolt to reach 23 nm (17 ft. Lbs.) torque with 6 - 8 mm (0.24 - 0.31 inch) belt tension when using 10 kg (22 lbs.) pressuring force on a used belt or 5 - 7 mm (0.20 - 0.27 inch) tension on a new belt. Replacement of the a/c compressor Drive Belt should be followed by reconnecting the negative Battery Cable and securing the cable nut to 15 nm (11 ft. Lbs.).