The serpentine belt is held by tention with a automatic belt tensioner. If the serpentine belt is loose, you will most likely have to replace the entire belt tensioner assembly. the assembly comes with a new pully. Please visit my bio for a link to my Saturn help site for pictures of the assembly.
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To replace the belt tensioner on a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first, ensure the engine is off and cool. Remove the serpentine belt by using a wrench to relieve tension on the tensioner pulley, then slide the belt off. Disconnect the tensioner by removing the bolts that secure it to the engine, then install the new tensioner and tighten the bolts. Finally, reattach the serpentine belt, ensuring it's correctly aligned on all pulleys, and check the tension.
Loosen the tensioner pulley on your 2001 Chevy Impala. The serpentine belt will become loose. Take the old belt off and put the new belt on. Tighten the new serpentine belt with the tensioner pulley.
Replace belt tensioner. Three 13mm bolts in a triangular pattern, after you remove belt of course
The tensioner has a spring in it that provides the correct tension for the belt. If it is too loose, replace the tensioner.
To replace the power steering belt on a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first, ensure the engine is off and cool. Loosen the tensioner pulley by adjusting the tensioner bolt, then remove the old belt from the pulleys. Install the new belt by routing it around the pulleys according to the belt diagram usually found in the engine bay. Finally, adjust the tensioner to ensure the belt is tight and secure, then check the alignment before starting the engine.
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.
Remove beltUnbolt tensioner and remove
By locating and loosening the 'tensioner' for that belt, if the alternator mount does not include a tensioner.
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.
How long will it take to replace a belt tensioner unit and serpentine belt in a lexus 1996 sc300?