the tensionjer is a spring tensioner so if it is to low and not holding tension on the belt you need a new tensioner
You can change the serpentine belt by loosening the tensioner pulley. When the tensioner pulley is loose and the serpentine belt will become loose. Put the new serpentine belt on and tighten the tensioner pulley.
where can i get a diagram for a serpentine tensioner belt for a 1998 Oldsmobile bravada
Your Explorer has a serpentine belt tensioner which keeps the proper tension on the serpentine belt unless the tensioner has failed.
The serpentine belt tensioner is held in place by one bolt. The retaining bolt goes through the middle of the serpentine belt tensioner pulley.
usually serpentine belts get their tension(tightness) from the belt tensioner
You probably have a bad serpentine belt and tensioner.
The Serpentine Belt needs to be tightend with the tensioner pulley (Idler Pulley)
the belt tensioner does it by itself.short answer no
You have to unscrew the tensioner bolt and remove the serpentine belt first, then change the pulley and replace the belt.You have to unscrew the tensioner bolt and remove the serpentine belt first, then change the pulley and replace the belt.
remove the belt. then in center of the tensioner is a bolt that goes into engine. remove this bolt. then tensioner should come off.
the belt is automatically tensioned by a spring loaded tensioner.
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