How Do I Access Belts w/o removing motor mount?

[TuRBoTaLooN]

Ok, so I decided after a lot of squeeking and a visual check, that I am replacing the accessory belts. I was told the t-belt was done recently and looks ok, so just acc belts for now. I have heard about taking out the motor mount to gain access to the belts, but I was wondering if there is another way to remove and install the belts without removing the motor mount? I would greatly appreciate it since I'd rather not have the motor supported by a jack stand if possible. Thanks!

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

Ok, so I decided after a lot of squeeking and a visual check, that I am replacing the accessory belts. I was told the t-belt was done recently and looks ok, so just acc belts for now. I have heard about taking out the motor mount to gain access to the belts, but I was wondering if there is another way to remove and install the belts without removing the motor mount? I would greatly appreciate it since I'd rather not have the motor supported by a jack stand if possible. Thanks!

Taking the motor mount off and jacking up the motor is how I have always done it.

 

[Cool Mr Steve]

When I changed my timing belt, I found that it would have been VERY difficult to get the pulleys off without removing the motor mount, especially with my somewhat limited tools. Supporting the engine is VERY simple, and it will make the process 100X smoother, IMO... Just make sure to put a board or something between the jack and the oil pan, and only a small bit of jacking is required, as your not supporting the whole weight of the engine... Sorry if that didn't help/not what you wanted to hear. Good luck!

 

[02BLUR]

When I changed my timing belt, I found that it would have been VERY difficult to get the pulleys off without removing the motor mount, especially with my somewhat limited tools. Supporting the engine is VERY simple, and it will make the process 100X smoother, IMO... Just make sure to put a board or something between the jack and the oil pan, and only a small bit of jacking is required, as your not supporting the whole weight of the engine... Sorry if that didn't help/not what you wanted to hear. Good luck!

I think he is just taking off the ACC belts...

Do you have A/C? I removed my A/C and its really easy to get the belts off without taking the motor mount off. But I cannot remember how hard it is with A/C still connected.

 

[blackGSX2g]

I have removed every accessory belt without taking off the motor mount.

Loosen the 4 10mm bolts off of the water pump pulley first, they should come off easily enough. After those are off, take tension off of the alternator and power steering and remove the bolts the rest of the way and take off the belts. Then take tension off of the A/C and remove that belt.

 

[GSTinCO]

The belts are not that hard once you loosen the tension on the belts. The hardest part is how little space you have on that side. Good luck and hope it goes smooth.