I need to replace the belt. I am by-passing the

Call your local parts store and see if there is a "by-pass" pulley assembly available for the year make and model of vehicle. I believe that the Uplander runs the 3.4 or 3.5 liter engine and if available you will have to evacuate the A/C system and remove the A/C compressor and install the by-pass pulley assembly, it usually requires the same belt that the compressor would use so if the belt is ok, reuse belt. If not available , you could buy a used compressor and install it without recharging and it would act as a good pulley so the rest of the accessories would work with the belt back on.

just unplug the a/c compressor or pull the fuse

Removal Procedure

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1. Use safety glasses and gloves.




2. Carefully spread the handle retainer outward in order to release the latch pin from the latch.
3. Remove the latch pin from the latch.
4. Remove the seat belt retractor. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement in Seat Belts.
5. Open the door in order to access the rivets.
6. Drill out the rivets retaining the window assembly.
7. Thoroughly clean all metal particles that may have lodged inside the body panel.
8. Remove the window assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the window assembly to the vehicle.
2. Using the J 34940 (or equivalent), install the rivets in order to retain the window assembly to the vehicle.
3. Install the seat belt retractor. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement in Seat Belts.
4. Install the latch pin.
Using a punch, carefully drive the pin into the latch.

There is a "by-pass" pulley and bracket assembly you can purchase that will replace the A/C compressor. Once you install the "by-pass" pulley you will be able to use the same belt.
Any questions, let me know.
Regards,

Click on the following direct Link. It has several Diagrams for your Timing Belt. The Timing Belt Tensioner is what you have to loosen in order to Remove and Replace the Timing Belt. This also shows you the Bolts needed to be removed in order to gain access to the Timing Belt. And the Timing Marks in order to Installation.

Let me know if this helped...

http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2001/make/mitsubishi/model/mirage/2001_mitsubishi_mirage_timing_belt_diagram_marks.htm

no you need a new compresser and the belt your compressor locked up and the truck will NOT run with out it

in the upper radiator hose to the engine side of an elbow with 2 screws in there is the thermostat and water pump need to remove the fan belt clucht with the fan off the bottom hose that goes from the radiator to the pump to remove the screws remove the pump the pump clean the surface and install the new pump

You need to have an automotive technitian install a new belt because there is a certain path the belt must follow before it will go on, plus the belt must go around the A/c as it is part of the path. You just don't have to use the A/C.

Tell the tech that the belt broke so that he can look for a reason as to why the belt broke.
Bill

the belt tensioner has a pulley that is in-line with the rest of the pulleys, but it is a small one. it has a little bit of an arm that mounts either to the engine or a bracket to the engine. it puts a down force on the belt keeping it tight. when you go to remove the old belt, you will have to use either a wrench or ratchet to pull up on the tensioner (do not let the tensioner snap back into place). install in reverse order. go to the local parts store and take the old belt(if it still exists) and tell them what the problem is and how you plan to fix it with a shorter belt taking the a/c compressor out of play. and go from there.

You do not have to remove the actual sprocket to install the timing belt only the balancer/lower pulley. Just push the tensioner all the way to the pass. side and install your belt, and release the tensioner.