you will see a 1/2" square slot in the tensioner, use a 1/2" breaker or a standard ratchet with a short extension, pop that into the slot, release the tension on the belt.
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1996 caprice can you remove 4.3 engine and install a 5.7?
loosen the alternator
how do I loosen fan belt to remaove alternator for replacement of alternator?
remove both harnesses then remove 2 front mounting bolts and 1 rear pull on belt in order to loosen tentioner and remove installation is oppposite of removal
Begin by loosen the tensioner bolt. Slide the alternator to the left and remove the belt. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the alternator. Remove the alternator retaining bolts.
Remove the wiring harness from the back of your 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 alternator. Remove the belt from the alternator. Remove the alternator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new alternator.
Since There is no tensioner pulley you have to loosen your alternator.
To install the alternator on a 1996 Nissan Maxima you will have to remove the drive belt first and then the A/C compressor. Do not remove the refrigerant lines because the compressor will only have move down about a few inches for you to get enough room to remove the alternator. The alternator will need to be taken out from the bottom.
What bolts to loosen to put alernator belt on and how to put it on when a/c belt is on.
If it's the alternator belt, loosen the bolts holding the alternator in place, then use something like a hammer handle to pry the alternator away from the engine which will tighten the belt. Hold the pressure on the alternator while tightening the bolts. This is a general procedure, not specific to 1996 dodge.
loosen the one or two bolts holding the alternator in place, i believe 14mm, then loosen the 12mm on the adjuster (side) and "screw" the 12mm bolt down to lower the alternator down enough and replace the belt. This is almost the same for every Toyota engine which doesnt use an automatic belt tensioner (serpentine) on the alternator.
There is a pully that will ratchet up and down to loosen or tighten the belt. Take the belt off, unplug the wire from the alternator, and there should only be 2 or 3 bolts holding the alternator on.