Slacken the nut at the top of the alternator (14mm I think) and the bolt at the bottom.
Pull alternator out until you can only get 10mm of movement in the belt on the longest run. Tighten bolts.
You will need the car up and take the shield underneath off to get access.
Tighten the belt until you have 1/2" of deflection at midpoint. I hope this helps you. Mark
There is a tensioner bolt that is connected to the alternator. You have to screw in the bolt, which will pull the alternator out and tighten the belt.
On a Mazda MX-3 (1994) you need to tighten the adjustment bolt that is close to the fire wall. Tightening the bolt loosen the belt - loosening the bolt tightens the belt
Serpentine belt? You may have to remove to tighten alternator
Disconnect the battery Remove the engine covers to access the alternator drive belts. Remove the electrical connections from the alternator. Slacken the bolts, remove the belt. Remove bolts, put new alternator on, tighten bolts until you can just move alternator, fit new belt, move alternator so the belt is tight and then tighten bolts to their specified torque.
To tighten the alternator best on a 240sx, loosen the bolt on the alternator on the drivers side. Pull on the alternator away from the engine to adjust the belt. When it has no more than a quarter inch of give, tighten the bolt to finish.
how do u tighten up an alternator belt on a 1987 BMW 325i?Answerhow do u tighten up an alternator belt on a 1987 BMW 325i?
how do u replace alternator belt on 2002 mazda protege 5 stationwagon
depending on the style of belt, on the alternator belt there is an adjustment just below the slider holding the alternator, you just simply tighten it until belt becomes tight.
Remove the power steering belt first then the alternator belt will go on.
Turn the belt inside out. you need to get it under the power steering belt and to the other side of the pulley. You can use a crescent wrench to turn the pulley and get the belt under the other one. Turn the belt back right side out. loosen the alternator bolt and place the belt around the alternators pulley. Tighten the alternator bolt.
There should be a spring loaded tensioner pulley. If the pulley isn't holding the belt sufficiently tight you may need to replace the tensioner.