How Do You Replace The Serpentine Belt In A Geo Metro?
The Geo Metro has up to three belts. Changing the air conditioner belt, if applicable, is slightly different than the process for the power steering and alternator belts. The manufacturer recommends checking all belts for wear every 7,500 miles or 6 months. This guide refers to Geo Metro model years from 1985 to 2001. Check your owner’s documentation for specific tools, methods and systems on your model year. Find the idler pulley bolt. This bolt moves the pulley and changes tension on the belt. On earlier models, this bolt is usually beside the pulley on the component. In later models, it’s often in the center of the idler pulley. Move the idler pulley bolt with your wrench to release tension on the belt. Note belt routing for replacement. If you can’t find a belt routing diagram under the hood, make your own sketch. Slip the old belt off of all pulleys and replace it with the new one, making sure the belt is seated on all pulleys. Tighten the idler pulley bolt (in reverse direction)
