First, remove the coolant tank, then the belt.
Unscrew the one bolt holding the tensioner in place. Installation is the reverse...
The tensioner has a spring in it that provides the correct tension for the belt. If it is too loose, replace the tensioner.
How long will it take to replace a belt tensioner unit and serpentine belt in a lexus 1996 sc300?
It uses a spring loaded belt tensioner. The tensioner is autmatically set. IF there is not enough tension, then replace the tensioner. The belt may be stretched and need replacment however.
To re-install a belt tensioner for a 1987 Ford Taurus, tighten the bolt when the tensioner pulley is holding the serpentine belt tight. The belt tensioner sits in a slot and can be adjusted to hold the belt tight.
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loosen the tensioner bracket, remove old belt. replace with new belt. tighten with tensioner. job complete!
Since There is no tensioner pulley you have to loosen your alternator.
remove belt, then remove bolts holding tensioner and remove it, install new one with bolts and put your belt back on.
You have to install a new belt tensioner.
By replacing the belt tensioner, this is a serpentine belt systems there is no adjusting the alternator bolt tighten the drive belts, if the belts are loose you must replace the belt tensioner and the belt to retain optimum performance from you Charging sytem as well as you other equipment being driven by the belt system.
u do not adjust belt tensioner if belt is loose, u need to replace belt as tensioner works automatically
Worn belt or belt that has stretched to the point the tensioner cannot keep the proper tension. The tensioner can also be defective. Replace the belt and the tensioner.