How do I replace the serpentine belt on my 2002 Saturn SL2?

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You have to jack up the right side of the vehicle, remove the right tire and the wheel well covering in order to gain easier access to the right side of your engine compartment in order to change the serpentine belt. I have changed the serpentine belt on my 2002 SC-1 Saturn without doing this, but you have to be very patient because there is only about 2 inches of clearance to work. A long handled box wrench works for me on the tensioner bolt when removing the belt.

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yes look under the hood on th core support or the bottom side of the hood be sure 2 ck the tentioner

have to replace belt and belt tensior, automatic tension set up belts probrably worn out n stretch out

Yes all of the Saturns used a V Ribbed Serpentine belt to drive the engine accessories.

Check to make sure there is enough tension on the belt. Belt tensioners are pretty common on these to fail. If there seems to be enough tension try taking off the belt and putting it back on so it rotates the other way. If the noise stops replace the belt. Flipping it just helped you confirm it was the belt and not something else.

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The timing chain should be fine and as a rule will last the life of the engine. I've seen several of these engines with over 250k on them and they are still running fine. If the serpentine belt is original yet then I would certainly change that, odds are however that it has been replaced at least once by now. Take a good look at it and check for cracks, fraying, etc. If in doubt then I would replace it. As for the water pump I wouldn't necessarily replace it unless you think it may be seeping coolant or the bearing is rough or loose when you turn it by hand. They aren't very expensive or hard to replace however so it's pretty much a judgement call on your part.

well first you drain the coolant out at the low point on the radiator, that way it is saved if new. then you take off the right front wheel and remove the plastic access cover from behind the wheel to get to that side of the engine. then you take off the serpentine belt and etc. yes you can do this with the engine still in the car. you may want to consider replacing the serpentine belt and tensioner while you are in that area.