What is the importance of the serpentine drive belt and how should it be inspected and replaced on Chevrolet Impala?

A single serpentine drivebelt located at the front of the engine is crucial for the engine's operation and its components, and due to its function and material composition, it is susceptible to wear, necessitating periodic inspections. The belt drives the alternator and air conditioning compressor, and while it should be checked at recommended intervals, replacement may not be needed for over 100,000 miles. With the engine stopped, inspect the entire length of the drivebelt for cracks and separation of the belt plies, turning the engine to move the belt from the pulleys for thorough inspection. Twist the belt to view both sides and check for fraying and glazing, while also examining the pulleys for nicks, cracks, distortion, and corrosion. Small cracks in the edges of the belt ribs are not unusual, and unless they are extensive or very deep, replacement is not essential. For VB models, a special tool (EN-47988) is required to release the drivebelt tension. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery, and for V6 models, remove the air filter housing and engine cover, while for V8 engines, remove the passenger side diagonal brace and, if necessary, unbolt the underhood fuse box. For V8 engines, insert the special tool into the tensioner hole and pull the handle clockwise to release the drivebelt tension, while for V6 models, use a 3/8-inch drive ratchet or breaker bar to do the same. Note the routing of the drivebelt before removing it from the pulleys. Fit the new drivebelt onto the crankshaft, alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor pulleys as applicable, then turn to release the tensioner and ensure the drivebelt is correctly seated in all pulley grooves before releasing the tensioner. Installation follows the reverse order of removal.

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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Serpentine Belt
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- 2004-2005 Chevrolet Impala | IMPALA, LS, LT, POLICE CAR, SS | 6 Cyl 3.8L
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Serpentine Belt
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- 2014-2020 Chevrolet Impala | LS 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LTZ 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: 12653389, 12646670
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- 2014 Chevrolet Impala | LS 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Serpentine Belt
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- 2012-2016 Chevrolet Impala | LS, LTZ | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Belt, Fan Belt, Serpentine Belt
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- 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, LS 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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- 2004-2005 Chevrolet Impala | IMPALA, LS, LT, POLICE CAR, SS | 6 Cyl 3.8L
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Serpentine Belt
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- 2006-2009 Chevrolet Impala | LS, LS POLICE CAR, LT, LT 3.5, LTZ, SS | 8 Cyl 5.3L
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- 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, LS 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Serpentine Belt
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- 2014-2019 Chevrolet Impala | LS 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LTZ 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Serpentine Belt
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- 2006-2011 Chevrolet Impala | LS, LS POLICE CAR, LT, LT 3.5, LTZ, SS | 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L Flex, 6 Cyl 3.9L, 6 Cyl 3.9L Flex
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- Other Name: BELT, Drive; Drive Belt, Serpentine Belt
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- 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala | IMPALA, LS, LT, LUMINA, POLICE CAR, SS | 6 Cyl 3.4L
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- 1985 Chevrolet Impala | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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- 2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala | IMPALA, LS, SS | 6 Cyl 3.8L

Chevrolet Impala Drive Belt

The Drive Belt in Chevrolet Impala cares for linking the engine to many parts in it for instance the alternator and the A/C compressor. Usually, a serpentine belt is used, it goes around these parts and connects it to the crankshaft pulley. This design extends the power deliver to different components hence the engine can drive several parts at the same time. In recent years, Chevrolet Impala has used several types of Drive Belts, V-belts and the multi-groove belts which has the following features. V-belts have good gripping features hence offer high performance, and they are very strong while the multi-groove belts offer flexibility and high performance. They include timing belts that have a series of teeth for non-slip engagement are also used in certain parts of the Chevrolet Impala. Valve Cover Gasket and Drive Belt are two parts that need to be changed often to prevent any major problem with the engine and other parts that the belt drives.

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Q: What is the importance of the serpentine drive belt and how should it be inspected and replaced on Chevrolet Impala?
A:
A single serpentine drivebelt located at the front of the engine is crucial for the engine's operation and its components, and due to its function and material composition, it is susceptible to wear, necessitating periodic inspections. The belt drives the alternator and air conditioning compressor, and while it should be checked at recommended intervals, replacement may not be needed for over 100,000 miles. With the engine stopped, inspect the entire length of the drivebelt for cracks and separation of the belt plies, turning the engine to move the belt from the pulleys for thorough inspection. Twist the belt to view both sides and check for fraying and glazing, while also examining the pulleys for nicks, cracks, distortion, and corrosion. Small cracks in the edges of the belt ribs are not unusual, and unless they are extensive or very deep, replacement is not essential. For VB models, a special tool (EN-47988) is required to release the drivebelt tension. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery, and for V6 models, remove the air filter housing and engine cover, while for V8 engines, remove the passenger side diagonal brace and, if necessary, unbolt the underhood fuse box. For V8 engines, insert the special tool into the tensioner hole and pull the handle clockwise to release the drivebelt tension, while for V6 models, use a 3/8-inch drive ratchet or breaker bar to do the same. Note the routing of the drivebelt before removing it from the pulleys. Fit the new drivebelt onto the crankshaft, alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor pulleys as applicable, then turn to release the tensioner and ensure the drivebelt is correctly seated in all pulley grooves before releasing the tensioner. Installation follows the reverse order of removal.