Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 13:58:12 -0600 From: "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenopsam.net> Subject: Re: Saab 9000 CSE 96 Serpentine Belt change
The tensionor doesn't have any settings to allow release or adjustment. There is a Saab tool that fits into two notches to keep the tensionor in place with the tension off the belt after you have used a wrench to move the tensionor into that position. The "special" tool can easily be fabricated. I did it with a bracket I bought from the hardware store that had two holes in it that are 4.5" apart. I secured two bolts into the bracket and they fit into the notches. I got the specifications from the Haynes 9000 service manual. It is now available in the US through 3rd party sellers in the "used and new" section of Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/books/1859607640/002-3233482-8239253. IIRC, the actual Saab manuals were much more expensive (and more detailed) than the Haynes manual, and I expect they would be very difficult to find after this many years. Even though the Haynes manual has its shortcomings, it does a competent job of explaining belt removal and replacement. Remember, the bolt for the tensionor pulley is reverse threaded and that pulley has to be removed before the belt can be removed. I hope this helps. Walt Kienzle 1991 9000T "Grospitch" <Chuckg4nopsamnet> wrote in message news:FzjJb.43895$Fg.23484nopsamread01... > Need help / explaination on how to change the serpentine belt on this > vehicle. Do not want to pay saab 200.00. > Just need to understand how to release/adjust tensionor arm. Thanks. > > Also, would like to buy SAAB service manual for this year 9000. Thanks. > >
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