You release the spring tension on the tensioner, a pulley in the belt system who's only purpose is to keep the belt tight. Normally you can use a ratchet to move the pulley away from the belt, but some are adjustable and require loosening a bolt.
how do you replace the drive belts on an 1974 mercedes 230
It keeps drive belts under tension (pulled tight)
Technically,Yes. But realistically no. They are both drive belts, but the term drive belt is normally what is referred to as a non-serpentine belt. This term is used to distinguish between the two type belts. A drive belt tension must be adjusted manually, whereas a serpentine belt tension is controlled by a tensioner.
The squeeling if from the belts, this can be normal but you should check the belts to see if they are worn or cracked. Also check the tension this can be a problem aswell.
This sounds like you have a loose or worn drive belt. Check all the belts and their tension.This sounds like you have a loose or worn drive belt. Check all the belts and their tension.
Most likely there is a spring loaded device called a belt tensioner. There is a pulley on it with a bolt or square inset in it. sometime a socket or 3/8" drive extention can be used to move the pulley and release the tension on the belt.
very carefully
use a 3/8 drive ratchet to loosen the tension and take your belt off.Then unbolt the center bolt of the tension assembly and replace with a new unit.
To replace the drive belt on a Kubota T1670 lawn tractor, first, ensure the tractor is on a flat surface and the engine is off. Remove the mower deck by disconnecting the necessary pins and belts, then locate the old drive belt on the engine and transmission pulleys. Slide the old belt off and replace it with the new one by threading it around the pulleys in the correct path. Finally, reassemble the mower deck and test the new belt to ensure proper tension and function.
The life of serpentine and drive belts depends on the application, belt component quality and them being free of fluid contamination. New belts can often last 50-100,000 miles. However, it is always recommended to preemptively replace hoses at or before the manufacturer suggested mileage.
It is very hard to do but you will need a 12mm socket for the alternator and a long 12mm wrench to loosen the bolts on the other pully and a 10mm Allen wrench to adjust the A/C belt
on a 2.2 you just need a 3/8 drive rachet or 15mm wrench to release tension from tensioner.2.4 liter is about the same but you must remove the motor mount.gm Jim