Tool used to remove serpentine belt

**DirtDog** · 12-31-2012

Does anyone know what the tool is called or the part number for the removal tool for the ls4's are? I've been searching for several days and have found pics and diagrams of if but no name or where one is sold

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**DirtDog** · 12-31-2012

actually is this it?

Kent-Moore EN-47988 Unloader, Belt Tensioner

**DirtDog** · 12-31-2012

after further review instead of purchasing this i will just pay the dealership a few bucks to through my new belt on...now worth to but a 130 tool that i will use once in a blue moon

**Burbman** · 12-31-2012

...or use this one from Harbor Freight. I've always used a breaker bar, but if there's no room to get one on there, this tool is a lot less expensive for occassional use.

**DirtDog** · 12-31-2012

on the harbor freight one is the ends the same? like the part that connects to the pulley

**osiris94ej** · 12-31-2012

I have this in my arsenal of tools. Don't know what I'd do without it. Makes life easier in tight spaces.
http://www.tooldesk.com/automotive/L...Belt-Tool.aspx

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**Burbman** · 01-01-2013

From the Harbor Freight Website:

This tool pays for itself ten times over the first time you use it to replace your serpentine belt. The serpentine belt tool kit works on idler pulleys requiring 15mm or 18mm hex as well as 3/8" or 1/2" square drives. Also includes 13mm, 14mm and 15mm crowfoot wrenches.

Releases tension on serpentine belts with spring-loaded idler pulleys
Works on idler pulleys requiring 15mm or 18mm hex, 3/8" or 1/2" square drives

Long flat bar dimensions: 23-1/8" L x 15/16" W x 5/8" T
Short flat bar dimensions: 9" L x 15/16" W x 3/4" T
Shipping Weight: 2.60 lbs.

Sale: $16.99

**DirtDog** · 01-01-2013

thanks for all the input. now i just have to check and see if this will work with my car and if i will have room to get my hands in there to work the new belt into place. its a super tight fit. im pretty sure that tool will fit over the tensioner or what ever the ls4 has to release pressure off of the belt

**91parkave** · 01-02-2013

Don't waste your time remember our tensioner is to the left of our balancer one member on gmls4 used two 3or 4 inch hose clamps around it to get it off

**DirtDog** · 01-02-2013

Originally Posted by 91parkave

Don't waste your time remember our tensioner is to the left of our balancer one member on gmls4 used two 3or 4 inch hose clamps around it to get it off

What exactly u saying...don't attempt it? I mean if a mechanic just uses that tool then it can't be to to hard. And I know where the tensioner is I've already investigated it

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**91parkave** · 01-02-2013

No I'm saying its an easy job u can do yourself I just recommended a cheaper method.

**DirtDog** · 01-02-2013

that pic is to small to actually see what its doing...do you have a bigger size

**Scottydoggs** · 01-02-2013

socket wrench with a short small pipe has been working for me so far.

**DirtDog** · 02-09-2013

hey 91parkave im gonna have to try the hose clap options. i bought one of the tools they listed above to use on it today and i would like to announce proudly that none of them will work. After further investigation i figured out why tool gm designed for use with the belt is the way it is. so without that stupid expensive special tool you have to get creative

**91parkave** · 02-10-2013

Sorry to hear that but see if this helps u get a visual since u already bought the tool Special GM tool to change serp belt ?

**DirtDog** · 02-10-2013

Yea Ive got that page book marked. But u can't use just any serpentine tool cause the pulley next to it gets in the way. So I guess I'll take passenger side tire off and work thru the wheel well at it. How did that other person use clamps on it?

**91parkave** · 02-10-2013

clamps around the spring then tighten it as much as it takes to be able to get the belt off

**DirtDog** · 02-10-2013

O OK that makes sense. I have a ton of screw down clamps from jobs on cars so I'll just do it that way. Seems cheaper to...free. That pic u posted was to small for me to see.