If the tensioner isn't working right, you replace it. Tension is determined by the tensioner and is not adjustable.
There is no way to adjust the belt tensioner, if it's not keeping enough tension on the belt the complete tensioner itself will need replaced.
you dont adjust a tension pulley you adjust the position of the compressor to tighten the belt
If it is a drive belt and not a serpentine belt is has no tensioner. You manually adjust the tension by normally adjusting tension by moving the alternator. Loosen to bolts holding the alternator in place and then adjust the tension. Tighten the bolts when the tension is right. If it is serpentine belt if you follow the belt around the the engine you will see the tensioner.
You don't. The timing belt should have a spring loaded tensioner which pulls on the belt to adjust tension.
The alternator is rotated on it's pivot to adjust belt tension.
there is no adjustment for tension on a serpentine belt because there is a spring tensioner the belt goes around and if it is sticking and not keeping the belt tight enough you will have to replace the tensioner. They probably cost more than the labor to do it.
Adjust it.
Loosen the alternator tensioner bolt. You will be able to slide the alternator either way to adjust the tension on the belt.
belt tensionTo adjust the belt tension loosen the three bolts( two of them have adjusting slides) and take a pry bar and insert between the bracket and pump to tighten. bob leverette ashford, al.bull crap their is none on the power steering pump their is just a tention pulley on the opposite side of the engine but it auto tightens
To fit the alternator belt on a Frontera TDI, first, ensure the engine is off and cool. Loosen the tensioner bolt and adjust the tensioner to relieve tension on the old belt, then remove it. Route the new belt around the alternator and other pulleys according to the belt routing diagram, ensuring it sits correctly in the grooves. Finally, adjust the tension on the tensioner, tighten the tensioner bolt, and check the belt for proper alignment and tension before starting the engine.
To adjust the belt tension on a car, locate the tensioner pulley and use a wrench to turn it in the direction that loosens the belt. Once the belt is loose enough, adjust the tension by moving the pulley or bracket that holds it in place. Tighten the belt by turning the tensioner pulley in the opposite direction. Check the tension by pressing down on the belt, it should have a slight give but not be too loose.
you do not adjust tension on a serpentine belt the tension is automatcally adjusted if the belt is loose, replace the belt SOME TIMES THE TENSIONER CAN BE WEEK ALSO.