Bring old one to auto parts so they can match with new
With a self adjusting tensioner pulley, there is no adjustment for tension.
Disconnect the battery.Remover the serpentine belt.Unbolt the belt tensioner from the bracket.
To the right of the alternator there is a pulley wheel with a tension arm, you will need to reach the bolt with a wrench and you will be able to loosen the tensioner. Paul navig8r77@hotmail.com
You have to use a 1/2 inch breaker bar and put it in the square hole of the tensioner and turn it to release the tension of the belt.
I don't know about a 92, but my 90 GM GS has no tensioner. Instead the alternator functions as the tensioner. Loosen the top bolt and slide it to the left.
If the tensioner isn't working right, you replace it. Tension is determined by the tensioner and is not adjustable.
A tensioner automatically maintains the correct tension on the accessory drive belt.
The tensioner has a spring in it that provides the correct tension for the belt. If it is too loose, replace the tensioner.
No, tensioner pulley is at a preset tension, no adjustment can be made. If there is slop in the belt, the spring loaded tensioner should be replaced.
What about this tensioner? How do you remove it, or how do you releave the tension so you can replace the belt?
Usually you relieve tension on the tensioner pulley by pulling it to the left or right.
there is a special took that you can purchase that you have to insert into the tensioner and pull it up slowly and take off the belt, do the reverse to put it on