Serpentine Belt Removal

palukie · 07-09-2010, 09:22 PM

I have searched about removing the serpentine but have not found what I needed. On my 2006 the tensionor is on the bottom and I can't seem to get a breaker bar or rachet on it because of the fan shroud and the pipe that I think goes to the intake heater. Does anyone have any helpful hints on how to get the bar on it? I don't want to take it to the dealer for this?
Thanks for any input.

Markymark · 07-09-2010, 09:48 PM

Different then then 05'? I use a 24" 1/2"drive breakerbar with a wooden block and it moves around quite nicely. The tensioner is on the upper left as you look at from the front on mine.

palukie · 07-10-2010, 07:50 AM

Yah Mark , mine is on the lower left side ( passengers side ). My friends 01 is like ur on the top. I know they make tools for this but I have never had to rent one - just use ur rachet and ur done. This is just going to be a pain in the a**.

jaylat93 · 10-17-2010, 12:35 PM

i'd like to bump this up im gonna be changing my belt and idler pulley end of the week

**jc1843** · 10-17-2010, 12:57 PM

On the new LML vehicles they made it much harder to change the belt -- in fact, the GM book time is 1 hour to change the belt-- Might be easier on those to remove the shroud.

**Tow Master** · 10-18-2010, 11:28 PM

Id just use a utility knife.. Comes off very easy

I never looked honestly. Ill have to check on my truck tomorrow.

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palukie Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Peoria , AZ Posts: 196	Serpentine Belt Removal I have searched about removing the serpentine but have not found what I needed. On my 2006 the tensionor is on the bottom and I can't seem to get a breaker bar or rachet on it because of the fan shroud and the pipe that I think goes to the intake heater. Does anyone have any helpful hints on how to get the bar on it? I don't want to take it to the dealer for this? Thanks for any input. __________________ 2011 CC 4x4 6.0 R.I.P. 2006 LBZ Chevy Duramax All stock with the exception of running 285's

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Markymark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kirkland, Washington Posts: 429	Different then then 05'? I use a 24" 1/2"drive breakerbar with a wooden block and it moves around quite nicely. The tensioner is on the upper left as you look at from the front on mine. __________________ Mark 2005 4x4 3500 SRW CCLB LT, 120K+ 4" MBRP SS Cat back, aFe MP Nitto Terras on 17" Moto Metal 950 Adrenaline Truck Performance DMAXSTORE.COM, Your Duramax Diesel-Only Shopping Resource

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palukie Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Peoria , AZ Posts: 196	Yah Mark , mine is on the lower left side ( passengers side ). My friends 01 is like ur on the top. I know they make tools for this but I have never had to rent one - just use ur rachet and ur done. This is just going to be a pain in the a**. __________________ 2011 CC 4x4 6.0 R.I.P. 2006 LBZ Chevy Duramax All stock with the exception of running 285's

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jaylat93 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Windsor, ny Posts: 935	i'd like to bump this up im gonna be changing my belt and idler pulley end of the week __________________ '06 GMC EC/SB LBZ: 2" resonator plug, EGR blocker, Autometer Boost & Pyro, air box mod, MBRP 4" straight piped, AFE 3" IC tube, 4.5" bills custom intake, Trasngo jr, Tie Rod sleeves, EFIlive V2 DSP5, mini lift w/bilsteins on 33's, 437hp/790lb-ft '05 GMC CC/LB/DRW LLY:(dads) EGR blocker, Autometer Boost & Pyro, AFE 4" TB w/muff, S&B intake, AFE bladerunner, AFE 3" IC tube, EFIlive V2 DSP5 tuned by Rob Coddens @ www.atptrucks.com

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jc1843 Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So. Cal Posts: 9,223	On the new LML vehicles they made it much harder to change the belt -- in fact, the GM book time is 1 hour to change the belt-- Might be easier on those to remove the shroud. __________________ Chevy 04.5 LLY, 2X, shell, XDR, MikeL 6spd, TransGo, deep pan, blocked, fingered, de-badged, PCV, 65 Gallon replacement Aero tank, PPE on 2, LBZ-mp, shimmed, Pre-fuel filter, tow mirrors, BU cam, gauges, GPS, Sirius, bags, custom grille, fender vents, HD trans cooler- Curt front hitch, footwell lights, load lights, Studs, head gaskets.

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