305Undertaker

Hello HHR Community, and thanks for the welcome!!!

Here's my first post.

I own 2 2008 HHR's one is a 2.4LT and the other is a 2.2 Panel.

I need to replace the 2.4 belt tensioner and drive belt. However, it does look intimidating. Is anyone aware on any how to videos? I've been to several sites and HHR's are excluded. There is plenty of literature out there, nonetheless, lots for the 2.2 cobalt and other vehicles sharing the same 2.2. I have purchased these parts already, I just need the umph to get started and the video for guidence.

Thanks to all.

305Undertaker

whopper

Check this out - it's on a Cobalt, but it's basically the same process: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...r-kudos-48187/

(the SEARCH tool at the top of the page is your friend - :) ...)

Let us know how it goes for you.

donbrew

Once you get the belt off, remove the front motor mount jack the motor up until the bolt lines up with the hole in the fender wall, r&r tensioner.

I don't have the torque specs at hand. Good idea to use a new bolt. No video needed, not half as intimidating as you think.

kebeth8385

Could there be anymore info posted regarding REPLACING the tensioner? Don's response above deals with that (and not replacing the belt like others posted). I am looking to *REPLACE the serpentine belt tensioner*.

whopper

Don's post above kinda tells it all: "Once you get the belt off, remove the front motor mount jack the motor up until the bolt lines up with the hole in the fender wall, r&r tensioner."

donbrew

Reverse the procedure to install. IIRC, there is a tab that needs to be lined up.

If you drop the bolt into the hole in the frame life does not end. My local dealer had them in stock.

kebeth8385

Which "the bolt" are we talking about; just one on the tensioner I presume. I'm also inferring to access "the bolt" after removing the wheel to get to a hole in the fender well and/or remove fender skirt.

whopper

Yes, it is the bolt being discussed.

donbrew

How many bolts hold the tensioner on? There is only one.(period)

You asked about the tensioner not the tensioner pulley. However you have to remove the tensioner in order to replace the pulley. I believe they are only sold as an assembly, not sure though.

There is one misspell in post #3; "wall" should be "well". Is that the confusion?

I just don't know how to be more clearer!

kebeth8385

Don't worry about it. I'll do it, then post the details.