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the tensioner is spring loaded,be very careful. why do you need to loosen it. its all about leverage if you need to remove the belt use a 3/8in ratchet in square hole near bottom of tensioner

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Q: How do you manage to loosen the tensioner on the 1997 grand am since when you turn clockwise only the bolt seems to slightly turn but not the tensioner?
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