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How do you install the serpentine belt on a 1998 Buick Lesabre 3800 transverse-mounted engine--procedures for removing front engine mount?

Removing the Front Engine Mount

1. Raise and safely support your vehicle.

* Use a floor jack and jack stands or ramps.

2. Remove the serpentine belt.

* You may want to refer to your vehicle repair manual for specific instructions on how to do this.

3. Remove the front engine mount through-bolt.

* This bolt is located on top of the front engine mount.

* Use a wrench to loosen and remove it.

4. Remove the front engine mount.

* Use a pry bar to pry the mount off the engine block.

* Be careful not to damage any of the surrounding components.

Installing the Serpentine Belt

1. Position the new belt around the pulleys.

* Make sure the belt is routed correctly.

* Refer to your vehicle repair manual for specific instructions.

2. Adjust the tensioner.

* Use an Allen wrench to turn the tensioner bolt until the belt is properly tensioned.

3. Reinstall the front engine mount.

* Secure the mount using the through-bolt you removed earlier.

* Tighten the bolt until it is snug.

4. Reinstall the serpentine belt.

* Follow the instructions in your vehicle repair manual for proper belt installation.

5. Lower your vehicle.