You don't. they are not adjustable. Its a spring tension on it, therefore you would have to replace the tensioner which only takes one bolt to get the tensioner off. Same thing to re-install the new one!
Automatic belt tensioner - if not enough pressure replace tensioner Belt has streched too big, and the Automatic belt tensioner is at its limit. The tentioner is how yo remove the belt, so you should feel its tention with your wrench.
Or tensioner bolt if different
No. You need to replace the tensioner.
No you can not. You need to replace the tensioner.
the timing belt tensioner is located on the lower side of the rear head just below the camshaft drives
u dont adjust the timing chain tensioner if there is slop or play in chain, u need to replace the chain . good idea to replace timing gears at same time while engine is pulled apart
there is a bolt in the center that is a 15mm that you will have two take out two change the belt tensioner and there is a pin that has two line back up on the block when you change it so that it seats right for the right tension .
"How do you move the idle tensioner for a 1998 3 litre dodge?"
remove the belt. then in center of the tensioner is a bolt that goes into engine. remove this bolt. then tensioner should come off.
You have to remove the belt first, this is easiest with a tensioner tool. Then the nut that holds it to the bracket is on the backside of the tensioner and needs to be done from the bottom.
To replace the belt tensioner on a 1994 Dodge Shadow with a 2.2-liter engine, first, disconnect the negative battery cable. Use a wrench to relieve tension on the serpentine belt by turning the tensioner pulley, then remove the belt from the tensioner. Unbolt the old tensioner from the engine block, install the new tensioner in its place, and re-route the serpentine belt over the new tensioner. Finally, reconnect the battery cable and ensure everything is properly tightened and aligned.
In a 2009 Pontiac Vibe : The 1.8 liter and the 2.4 liter four cylinder engines have a timing CHAIN Helpfull