What is the process to replace the belt on a 97

Hi RD,

The routing label should be under the hood somewhere. As for the belt, it's really easy and doesn't require a prybar. I swear
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• Get a 14mm or 9/16" socket and a long handled ratchet or breaker bar.
• Get the belt around all the pulleys except the A/C compressor or Alternator.
• The tensioner pulley is near the Alternator toward the center of the engine. It's on a spring loaded arm. Get your socket on the center nut of this pulley.
• Slowly pull the ratchet toward the center of the engine. The pulley will pivot on the arm allowing you to get the belt on the final pulley.
  
• Slowly release the tension.
  
• You're done

Hope you find this to be Very Helpful

Mike

there is no real "procedure". the system consists of a spring loaded tensioner and the belt. make sure when you install the belt you can read the belt as if you were reading a book. if it is istalled the other way it stands the possibilty of squeeking. many other technicians will tell you that is not true, im here to tell you that i have proven this not only on mercedes benz but several other models as well. have also cured squeeks others could not. the tensioner will only go one way simply go that direction and remove the belt. make sure you note the routing of the belt or you will not be happy. many vehicles now days have the routing somewhere under the hood.