The zd30 has a hydraulic tensioner using an idler pulley to automatically tension the serpentine belt.
Tension is accomplished with a belt tensioner, it is probably defective and needs replaced.
if belt needs tightening, u need a new belt serpentine belts use a tension pulley that automatically keeps belt tight until belt is worn out or stretched.
If it is a drive belt and not a serpentine belt is has no tensioner. You manually adjust the tension by normally adjusting tension by moving the alternator. Loosen to bolts holding the alternator in place and then adjust the tension. Tighten the bolts when the tension is right. If it is serpentine belt if you follow the belt around the the engine you will see the tensioner.
you probably need to replace a serpentine belt or a tensioner. check your belt and pulleys for abnormal wear and proper tension
Closest to front of engine (where serpentine belt is).
how do i find the auto tension release for the serpentine belt on a 2004solara
If it has a serpentine belt it should have an automatic belt tensioner If it doesn't have a serpentine belt then alternator should be the adjustment/pivot point
The tension on a serpentine belt is automatically set by the Idler Tension Pulley. If you find it is not correctly setting the tension, the the spring may be broken.
Remove belt and tensioner should just be bolted to engine
Most serpentine belt systems have a self adjusting tensioner.
There are a few different ways to adjust the drive belt or V-belt tension in a vehicle. The most popular used nowadays is a serpentine belt that connects to and activates every pulley in the engine. These serpentine belts require no tension adjustment as they incorporate an automatic belt tensioner. This type of tensioner has an internal pre-set spring and applies the correct amount of tension to the belt. Some older vehicles and some imports may use a combination of V-belts and serpentine belts in offset pulleys still controlled by the crankshaft pulley. Most often, there are belt tensioners on these vehicles that allow proper tension to be adjusted.
If you are referring to the Serpentine belt, you loosen no pulley. You simply remove tension from the belt. The tension is applied by the Idler Pulley. Pry the idler back and remove the belt.If you are referring to the Serpentine belt, you loosen no pulley. You simply remove tension from the belt. The tension is applied by the Idler Pulley. Pry the idler back and remove the belt.