Use a 1/2" or 3/8' breaker bar to hold belt tensioner open
Where is the belt tensioner on a ford 2003 f350 6l diesel? i need to loosen so that i can replace the alternater
The easiest way to loosen the tensioner is to use an automatic belt tensioner. This can be used on a serpentine belt which is connected to every pulley on the engine.belt.
Spring loaded belt tensioner on the lower driver side.
loosen bolts, loosen tensioner, take of serpentine belt, remove wiring
Use penetrating oil and correct size wrench.
To change the serpentine belt on a 2003 Pontiac Bonneville, loosen the tensioner pulley and remove the old belt. The tensioner pulley is the wheel in the belt system that has a bolt through the middle in a slot that can be adjusted. Put the new belt on and tighten up the pulley.
get a new belt. loosen your belt tensioner. take off the old belt. look under your hood or on your radiator support for the diagram that shows how the belt runs from pulley to pulley. tighten the tensioner. then...good to go.
You need to loosen the belt tensioner. There is a large bolt that needs to be loosened in the center of the tensioner pulley. Then the small vertical bolt is turned in the direction to loosen the belt. After the tensioner is loose replace the belt and retension it.
Loosen the belt tensioner. Make sure that the belt can be removed easily. Replace the belt with a new one. Check that belt is clean before installing. Clean the pulleys if you have to. Tighten the belt tensioner to set proper tension.
Loosen the tensioner pulley. When the tensioner pulley is loose the belt will come off. Put the new belt on and tighten the tensioner pulley.
Loosen the tensioner pulley. The tensioner pulley will slide to the right. This will loosen the alternator belt. So it can be removed.
Place a breaker bar on the lug/hole on the tensioner; then pry against the tensioner.