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Replacing alternator in 97 Yukon


radimus
06-10-2007, 06:51 PM
I need to replace the alternator in my 97 Yukon. The one question I have is what is the best way to pull back the serpentine belt tensioner in this vehicle? It appears that I need to turn it towards the engine, but what is the best way to do that? Squeeze a wrench in between the engine and the idler pulley and try to get it on the idler bolt or is there a better way? Thanks for your time.

2000CAYukon
06-11-2007, 01:17 PM
See page 2 of this article: http://autorepair.about.com/library/weekly/aa071205a.htm

//2000CAYukon

radimus
06-12-2007, 01:40 PM
Thanks for the link. I took a second look and saw the square hole on the front of the tensioner. The hole is sized for a 3/8" drive ratchet or breaker bar.

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