The tensioner has a spring in it that provides the correct tension for the belt. If it is too loose, replace the tensioner.
The 93 Acclaim has a serpentine belt. The tensioner below the alternator is what keeps the tension. If you have not tension I would replace the belt first and then check the tensioner.
remove bottom skid plate and find ac belt and find ac belt tensioner and loosen center bolt and screw in long bolt to tighten,then tighten lock nut.
find the belt tensioner and use a rachet to oush the tensioner back
You don't, they have a tension pulley that does that automatically. If the belt is too loose, the pulley most likely has to be replaced. Thecommi ::: 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.
Has anyone ever really been far even as decided to use the belt tensioner on 93 plymouth ranger even go want to do look more like?
Lossen 17 mm bolt at botton of tensioner and screw 13mm bolt on tensioner stud untill belt is tight then re torque 17mm bolt !!
lokks to be on the lower right side of engine
rotate the tensioner clockwise to release the tension and remove the belt then slowly release the tensioner. route new belt over the various pulleys according to the diagram under the hood again rotating the tensioner as to allow belt to fit in place and then slowly release the tensioner again.
If it's a 3.8 with a single serpentine belt with the tensioner at the right rear engine compartment. You have to remove the engine mount and raise the front of the moter that is the only way to get a wrench on the tensioner . .
You pry it over enough to remove the belt. You loosen the tensioner pulley bolt and thread the adjuster bolt backwards on a 4.0L.
AnswerHow do i replace water pump on a 93 ford escort 1.9 liter?AnswerHow do i replace water pump on a 93 ford escort 1.9 liter?you place a jack under the oil pan raise it up a little, remove the motor mount, remove serpentine belt and belt tensioner completely, remove timing belt cover loosen timing belt tensioner, remove timing belt, take of hoses on both ends of water pump, and remove four bolts that hold it on one is tricky it is under the spout where the hose connects that is closest to the cab.
Had that same problem on my 93 the tensioner wore out. had to have it replaced.