The tension on a serpentine belt is automatically set by the Idler Tension Pulley. If you find it is not correctly setting the tension, the the spring may be broken.
if it is a serpentine belt, there is a tension pully that keeps it tight if is a v blet , u generally adjust the tension by moving the alternator
You might want to check the belt or the clutch if it is a GE. The V-belt is probably slipping on the pulley. If there is no tension spring or place to adjust the tension, try belt dressing or replace the belt.
Its a spring loaded system and cannot be adjusted.
a serpentine belt if installed correctly has a blet tensioner. this will apply correct tensionwithout any adjustments
There are a few different ways to adjust the drive belt or V-belt tension in a vehicle. The most popular used nowadays is a serpentine belt that connects to and activates every pulley in the engine. These serpentine belts require no tension adjustment as they incorporate an automatic belt tensioner. This type of tensioner has an internal pre-set spring and applies the correct amount of tension to the belt. Some older vehicles and some imports may use a combination of V-belts and serpentine belts in offset pulleys still controlled by the crankshaft pulley. Most often, there are belt tensioners on these vehicles that allow proper tension to be adjusted.
timing alignment marks used to install the timing belt correctly but what is the tension/torch?
the 5.3 is a v-8, not v-6. Anyways...locate the belt tensioner, put wrench on tensioner, remove tension and slip belt off. There should be a diagram of belt, pullies, and tensioner under the hood.
All you do is take the tension off the tension pulley. Make sure you know the routing of the belt. Take the old belt off. Then put the new belt on. There should be a sticker near the radiator that shows the routing of the belt. If not find a repair manual and look it up.
drive belt slipping. adjust by taking up little slack or if worn replace belt and adjust tension correctly.
Is the belt routed correctly? your local auto parts store could help with routing diagrams.
Insert a 1/2 inch pull handle into tensioner and pull toward front of car to release tension. Remove and replace belt. Be sure to route belt correctly.