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My first impression would be the serpentine belt is worn ...specifically it has "glazed" and stretched so it no longer has the ability to effectively grip the drive pulleys it spins. Typically when the serpentine belt loses "traction" it will squeal as it slips on the metal pulleys of the accessories it is designed to operate. There also may be a problem with the the tensioner ...a device used to keep proper tension on the serpentine belt. This is an easy and relatively inexpensive repair ...probably cost between $100 and $200 ...depending on whether the tensioner needs replacing.
You really need to get this fixed. If the serpentine belt fails ...it breaks or comes apart ...you will lose power steering and the water pump as the two critical accessories the belt operates. Obviously the loss of power steering can make the car difficult to drive and the loss of the water pump will cause an engine overheat condition fairly quickly. The A/C and alternator will also drop off line but these aren't as critical as the steering and water pump.
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I can't directly post the routing diagram but i can direct you to a catalog of diagrams, just look up your engine and your make and model and go to the bottom of the pdf file for the numbered diagram for your car. Please allow the large pdf file to load from the link below. Thanks
under the hood should be a dieagram on proper install follow the pictures you will need a 3/8th or 1/2 in drive ratchet for the idler pully make shore to seat the belt in all the pullys good luck cj
Fig. Fig. 8: You can use a box-end wrench on the pulley nut to rotate the tensioner ...
Fig. Fig. 9: ... then remove the belt from the pulleys
Fig. Fig. 10: Serpentine drive belt routing and removal - 3.8L (VIN L) engine shown, VIN C similar
Fig. Fig. 11: Make sure to note the drive belt routing prior to removing it - 3.8L (VIN K) engine shown
Fig. Fig. 12: Drive belt removal on a 1992-95 supercharged engine To install: Be sure the belt is aligned into the proper grooves of the accessory drive pulleys.
Lift the tensioner, and install the belt onto pulleys. Make sure the belt is routed properly.
Fig. Fig. 13: Many vehicles have a label you can check to be sure the belt is installed and routed correctly
For 1996-99 vehicles, raise and safely support the vehicle. Install the engine mounting bracket lower spacer, stud and nut.
For 1996-99 supercharged engines, perform the following:
Attach the connector to the crank sensor.
Install the right-hand splash shield, then carefully lower the vehicle.
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