Routing for a drive belt 1997 pontiac sunfire 2.2 litre engine with a/c replacing a drive belt

This site shows the diagram for a 1997 2.2 which is probably the same as yours.
http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/1997/make/pontiac/model/sunfire/1997_pontiac_sunfire_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm

1998 Pontiac Sunfire Belt Routing Diagram

A drive belt routing diagram is needed when replacing a drive belt to help simplify the installation process. The problem arises as there are many different ways a drive belt can be configured. In this configuration the belt length will vary not allowing the belt to be installed. Also alternative configurations could turn a particular accessory the wrong direction, creating more problems. Always reinstall the drive belt in the exact configuration as the previous belt to prevent these problems. Always use high quality replacement products to avoid premature drive belt failure. If a multi rib drive belt fails it must be replaced immediately to avoid such situations such as engine overheating and loss of the power steering system. Whenever a belt replacement is required inspect the pulley condition to ensure there are no sharp edges on any of the pulleys, this will cause the belt to shred and fail. Confirm that all pulleys are free from debris such as small pebbles, these pebbles will cause the belt to pit and significantly impair the belt performance. The belt tensioner plays an important role to the drive belt performance, if this tensioner is weak it can allow the belt to lose tension allowing the belt to jump and skip. This condition will result in noises such as squeaking, chirping and ticking.













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Hello.
In 1997 the Sunfire used 2 different engines.
A 2.4 overhead cam or a 2.2 overhead valve engine.
Both use a timing chain setup.
Hope this helps you along.
Best of the season to you.

KL

2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 3.8 LITRE V6 SERPENTINE BELT

Go to the following web site (copy and post the web address to your browser)
http://www.daycoproducts.com/daycoweb.nsf/cf652a4feb630ad0862571a4005ae40c/a866a821123f887c862571a5006988df!OpenDocument

There are 2 PDF documents above the photo. The first gives you theRouting guide for the vehicle/engine - 6-24 - on pages 103/104 of the PDF doc and the second document ( Illustration PDF) gives you the belt routing diagram for 6-24.

Hope this gives you what you need.
Cheers
Sean
Voluntary contributor.

No,check the routing again,on the back of the package it came in,Or you got a belt for a 2.2 with AC and you don't have it.And the last possibility is they just gave you the wrong belt,Maybe go to a different auto store

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.

1. 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

1. For 1996-99 vehicles, raise and safely support the vehicle. Install the engine mounting bracket lower spacer, stud and nut.
2. For 1996-99 supercharged engines, perform the following:
   1. Attach the connector to the crank sensor.
   2. Install the right-hand splash shield, then carefully lower the vehicle.
   
   
3. Install the belt guard or reservoir.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

give these websites a try www.alldatadiy.com and www.autozone.com and drive belt diagram www.webcrawler.com wish you the best of luck Michigan Man.if all fails stop by your local library and get your hands on a Haynes auto repair manual for your car.

10171018 <-part # for a belt routing label.
there should already be a belt routing label under the hood or on your core support with a picture :}

i have a 97 sunfire with a 2.2 and a/c my sticker is intact would you like a pic?

here is the belt routing diagram for a 2.2l