I have found using a ratchet socket works well. When you run out of travel room, you can click back and get that extra movement to loosen the belt.
By loosening the tension on the alternator nut
Remove belt and tensioner should just be bolted to engine
its self adjusting
Release Some Tension was created in 1997.
Look in the engine compartment for the "serpentine belt" path & tensioner diagram. Release the belt tension at the tensioner, remove & reverse operation.
try tightening the tension pully works like a charm
I have a '92 PA Ultra. The Ultra has the supercharger. There are two sets of serpentine belts for this configuration.
the diagram is in the left corner closest to the passenger seat
If you own the car look under the hood and there should be a diagram showing the belt path and what pulleys to capture and which one is the tension release pulley.
You cannot adjust the tension on this, it has a spring inside of it. If it is weak, it must be replaced.
What did unhook or break while you were under the hood ?
Is this a single belt or a serpentine belt system, if so look for belt tension idler pulley and loose belt, or single belt then you will need to loose and release tension on the power steering pump assembly.