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How do you check for proper serpentine belt tension on a 1994 Jeep Cherokee with air conditioning?
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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.
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 replace serpentine belt on 97 Plymouth Voyager?
3.3L and 3.8L Engines note: It is best to use serpentine belt tool kit. All of the belt driven accessories on the 3.3L and 3.8L engines are driven by a single serpentine belt. The belt tension is maintained by an automatic tensioner. # Raise the front of the vehicle and safely support it with jackstands. # Remove the right front splash shield. # Release tension by rotating the tensioner clockwise. # Remove the belt and install a replacement. # Proper belt tension is maintain by the dynamic tension. # Install the right front splash shield. Lower the front of the vehicle.
What is a tension pulley on a Pontiac Sunfire 2.2 L Engine?
tension pulley is an automatic tensioner that keeps the serpentine belt at the proper tension it is a single pulley that is smooth (no grooves) usually turning clockwise with constant pressure loosens pulley for belt removal use caution pulley is spring loaded
