How To Install Replace Serpentine Belt 97-03 Chevy Malibu 

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Hey man, I just wanted to thank you for putting this video up. I just finished replacing the belt on a 2000 Malibu and did everything you said, step by step. Got it done in 45 minutes. Without your video, I would have been totally lost. So i appreciate you putting these videos on here, you're a good man. Saved me a lot of time, and a lot of money! Thanks again, you're awesome!!! -Jordan T. Magers

Wanted to let you know that I am a computer geek and in no way a car guy. I have a 1999 S10 Blazer and a 1998 Malibu, to which you have videos for both. Honestly, I would never be able to maintain these vehicles if it wasn't for your videos. I can't thank you enough for having these videos. You have probably saved me several hundred dollars in labor charges alone. As a college student and father of 2, that makes all the difference. Thanks again for all that you do!

@smithns2 There's a jack support under the oil pan. We didn't use the actual oil pan to support the weight of the motor. Hope this helps you out.

i’m sure you hear this a lot, but thank you so much. just finished this procedure successfully

15mins ago my car belt broke and this video helped me a lot thank you guys

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There's a jack support under the oil pan. We didn't use the actual oil pan to support the weight of the motor. Hope this helps you out.

my Malibu belt broke and quoted by a friend that works at a shop said it would be $160 in labor to fix you just saved us with this video thank you

We were doing Head Gasket Swap, and this video was PERFECT for finishing putting back on belt section. I had no idea to lift engine to gain better access. No other video shows that. Thank you guys so much.

Yes it is the same thing. If the belt has become worn and old it could may a really bad squeaking noise. Sometimes it will be really loud when you start the car and then go away once the vehicle is warmed up.

You may want to double check the belt size to see if it's the correct length, or check the tensioner to see if it needs to be replaced. A worn serpentine belt tentioner could cause this type of situation. Hope this helps you out.

You may want to take a look at the catalytic convertor to see if it's functioning correctly. A clogged convertor would cause a loss of power once the vehicle heats up. As for the motor over heating, make sure that there's enough anti-freeze in the radiator. Also check the thermostat to see if it's functioning correctly.

Just finished this job. Took me around an hour or so cause I'm an auto noob. The part that confused me was where to put the jack under the car. It's the ribbed part right after the frame of the car. It has a little wire it looks like coming out of it. So put the jack on the ribbed part, not the smooth section. Thanks again 1a auto you guys are amazing.

this is verrry helpful, it is completely understandable, the dude is obviously a proffesional and he really knows how to walk you threw it. he doesn't only make it look easy but he actually makes it a easy project for anyone who watches. this is the first 1aauto video I've watched and now every time I need a diy vid. I always look to see if 1aauto has one first. thankyou guys at 1aauto, I seriously really appreciate your help.

You saved our patience! We didn't know there was a hole in the tensioner, my husband and father in law tried and i tried to get that silly belt on, we watched where you put it on and it worked of course :D THANK YOU!

I agree with Christian Contreras. Very awkward to remove the engine mount at the side of the road in the snow, but at least I have a floor jack I can take with me to the car. Other than the engineering 'annoyance', I know the engineers had to work with what they were given, so there will always be compromises like that. I think Mike did a great job of showing the easiest way to get this done.

your videos are so amazing. They've helped me fix many things on my cars. Just wanted to let you guys know you're doing a great service to all of us (: Thanks again!

Thank you for making this video! Gave me confidence to replace the belt on my '03 Malibu. Everything was exactly as described here and I was done in less than an hour and saved myself $$!

Using a slimmer profile ratchet, I was able to perform this task without having to pull the motor mounts. It is a very tight squeeze though.

The procedure that we show, is the easiest and simplest way to perform this repair. If you have a Chiltons or a Haynes manual they may show a different procedure.

Great how to video. Gotta do the belt on Son's Malibu. 1AAuto is the best place to go for help.

I just wanted to say thank you for helping me fix my car belt and fix my power steering pulley. :)

With the old belt off, spin the pulleys by hand and listen to them; any sound of roughness, replace that pulley.

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Very helpful video! The cruise control box can be swung up toward the firewall and the overflow tank can be swung up toward the front of the car. No need to disconnect anything, gives more room to work. Put a flat piece of wood on the jack before placing under the oil pan.

Good video thanks for the info ' I was able to do it without removing the engine mounts and it was really simple......

Most Excellent Video.....Thank you so very much in saving me time and money replacing this belt..you are just what the "Auto Doctor" ordered...

Always excellent videos helped me countless times on my k1500 and girlfriends Malibu

This help so much save me 200 dollars. Thank you guys

Excellent, thanks! This saved me a ton of time!

Thank you! You saved me a trip to the mechanic!

Check the oil pan. If it has the words “TO LIFT ENGINE USE BLOCK OF WOOD” molded right into the thick cast aluminum oil pan itself like my 97 Malibu 3.1 V6 does, then a small 2-ton hydraulic jack under a square piece of 3/4” plywood is just fine. I only removed the two 18mm bolts closest to the engine so I could slip the old belt out and the new belt in without raising or lowering the engine or removing any parts, but removing the whole mount is a safer way to go incase anything slips. The bolt removal alone creates a 1/2” gap as the car rises up so that you can slip the belts through. I used a flat beveled metal shim to move the rubber motor mount over a little bit to make room for the belts. There’s a single hole just to the left of the two bolt holes, which helps to align the engine with the mount so that the bolts can go back in easily. I used a long sturdy Phillips head screwdriver to gently pry the engine to lign up the bolt holes. To finish installing the new belt once the engine was back on the mount I used the belt tensioner pulley tool from below, pushing upward, then using a C-clamp on the frame to hold it in place, pulled the belt over the alternator pulley. It sounds like alot but it’s a quick easy job.

nice job on this kept me from freezing in the Minnesota winter here......easy fix

Changed my belt a week ago. Now my coolant overflow gets set off. Draining all coolant from the reservoir. Overheating. And when the engine is turned off, i can hear the coolant boiling in the radiator and hose. Thermostat is new. Water pump is turning from what i see on the outside. What's the deal?

alright can you do a video why a malibu would over heat because everyone that owns this car is doing it and also i own one of these cars and its having a hard time picking up speed would you know the cause of that? also it gets hot real quick when you drive it but not when its idle but when your driving it all you do to get the temp back down is unscrew the cap for the over fill tank and its spits it all out and its fine but when you drive it for a little longer it over heats again?

You may want to check the area around where you were working to see if anything was disconnected or accidentally knocked loose.

Thanks for this video. My DIL had her 2003 Malibu MO vehicle inspection; serpentine belt is worn and it won't pass inspection. Not even sure that's a legit inspection item, regardless, I'm sure it's never been done and needs replacing. They wanted $180! We'll do it ourselves.

I just did this repair to my 99 Chevy Malibu. I had to replace the alternator. I took my time and the total time for repair was 1 1/2 hrs. Everything happened just like the video and I didn't run into any problems...TY TY TY This video was a big money saver. I have more confidence in making these difficult repairs.

My 01 Malibu keeps chirping on start up and then goes away when engine is warm. I've changed the belt 4 different times and the tensioner is new. Idler pulleys are good. Any ideas?

thank you for this great video. I just changed the serpentine belt on my malibu and it was really easy just sucks that you half to remove the motor mount. But its honestly a very easy fix

You may have to back them out and use something to pry them up at the same time.

Okay I'm using a hand ratchet & 15mm socket; loosened the nuts by hand but when I got to the point to spin the 15mm nuts off by hand the nuts spin but do not come off at the very end/top of the stem. Your thoughts?

I did just like your video, and now my car wont start. It turns over but wont crank..please, any suggestions?

I don't understand "We didn't use the actual oil pan ot support the weight of the motor." Did you use a jack stand to help support the weight of the motor?? Don't want to damage the oil pan. What did you use to support the weight of the motor? Should I use wooden blocks to help distribute the weight more evenly?

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Thanks for the vid, really helped

Great video, very helpful.

Thanks for the video, it helped me out a lot.

If the belt is old you might need a new belt, check the ribbed part to see if it's cracked. If it's fine the belt tensioner may need to be replaced. 888-844-3393

Hi 1aauto, When you guys get a chance, could you please do a video on how to replace the Rear Left Transmission Mount on this vehicle. I already replaced the other three. I am struggling on this one though. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless.

depending upon your skill level, it should take about 15-30mins to do for the average person.

Hello quick question. Will any jack work or do I need one with a wide surface like the one you used? I’m new to working on cars to this will be a challenge for me but it doesn’t seem impossible

The belt in my car only squeals when I accelerate. Do I need a new belt or is it something else?

Is every single pully that the belt goes around supposed to spin?

My belt slipped off but still kinda on. Can I loosen the tension pulley without moving the engine?!

You should do a video showing drive belt replacement on a 2003 Chevy Cavalier

any work around if you don’t have the drive bar?

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Do you need to remove the motor mount if you got a 2.2 L

When you put the mount bolts back in, you didn't give the torque specs. "Tight, but not too tight" is vague.

Your the man

Very helpful. Thanks.

should both pullies spin the one on top and bottom

As I write this, my car squeaks REALLY bad. I was told that it's a problem with the fan belt. Is this the same as your "Serpentine Belt". and could it be causing the squeaking? I don't think it's ever been changed since the car was built.

Support the weight of the engine on the oil pan??

Is there any specific jack to use.

Thanks for your help; I just subbed and I'll tell other people about 1aauto.com.

Thanks!

Can you show a alternator replacement on malibu 2008

how about for a 2008 chevy malibu 2.4 l to change serpentine belt can find no videos

Can you do a removal of 1998 n up chevy Malibu steering wheel please.

Next time I get me a major drill .

I need to see how to replace the pulley not just the belt

That looks like $100 Job at the dealer.

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