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What is the tensioner?
It provides the proper tension on the serpentine drive belt.
What is a drive belt tensioner?
If your vehicle has a serpentine belt that is used to drive the accessories ( alternator , air conditioning compressor , power steering , etcetera ) the serpentine belt has a spring loaded tensioner that is supposed to keep the proper tension on the belt ( if it is working correctly )
How do you adjust the drive belt on a 1998 Ford Explorer?
Your Explorer has a serpentine belt tensioner which keeps the proper tension on the serpentine belt unless the tensioner has failed.
2002 caravan Burnt smell when ac is on?
Check to make sure that the serpentine belt is ok, and that the ac clutch is working properly. Make sure that the serpentine belt has the proper tension.
How does a tensioner on a 91 Pontiac Grand Am work?
It provides the proper tension on the serpentine belt so as it is not too tight or too loose.
How do you take the tension off the serpentine belt on 1998 Buick Park Avenue?
Put the proper size wrench or socket on the pulley of the tensioner.Pull the wrench counter clockwise to release the tension on the belt.
How do you removereplace serpentine belt to 2005 dodge diesel cummins 2500 5.9L?
A serpentine belt on an engine is held in place by a pulley that maintains the proper tension on the belt. This pulley can be pulled up to release the tension on the belt. Do not pull the pulley out, but gently up or you'll risk damaging it.
Why would a serpentine belt fall off a ford mustang and not be broken?
Possible belt stretch or an idler not applying proper tension for some reason.
How do you adjust the Belt Tensioner on a 91 S-10 Blazer?
Should automatically supply the proper tension for the serpentine belt - if not could be defective and require replacement
How do you repair squeaky serpentine belt?
You have a mechanic check for proper belt tension. Trust me, in the long run this is the smartest, safest and CHEAPEST way to solve the problem.
What is a belt tension pulley?
Most cars now have a serpentine belt that drive the alternator, water pump, power steering unit, etc. The belt tension pulley is a spring loaded pulley that keeps the proper tension on all these units. It can be moved to release the tension in order to remove the belt.
How do you tighten the serpentine belt on a 1991 Plymouth Voyager?
You cannot tighten the belt. It has a tensioner that holds the proper tension. If the belt is loose then either the belt is worn out or the tensioner has failed.
