u do not adjust belt tensioner if belt is loose, u need to replace belt as tensioner works automatically
You can't. it has an automatic self adjusting belt tensioner on it.
You can do that by replacing the tensioner
You do not tighten a serpentine belt. It has a tensioner that keeps it at the correct tension. If it is loose, either the belt is worn and needs replacing or the tensioner is defective.
You cannot adjust the belt tension on a 2000 dodge grand caravan. This vehicle is equipped with an automatic tensioner. If tensioner is frozen or will not hold the belt tight, it must be replaced.
Remove the serpentine belt and remove the alternator. The belt tensioner bolts are under the alternator.
Remove serpentine belt. Remove alternator. The bolts that hold the tensioner on are under the alternator.
To remove the serpentine belt tensioner on a 2000 Honda Passport 3.2, first, ensure the engine is off and disconnect the negative battery cable for safety. Use a socket or wrench to relieve tension on the tensioner by turning it counterclockwise, then slide the serpentine belt off the tensioner. Once the belt is removed, unbolt the tensioner from its mounting brackets using the appropriate socket size, and carefully remove it from the engine. Reinstall the new tensioner by reversing the steps.
The belt tensioner should have a single mounting bolt. After removing the serpentine belt, the bolt can be removed to take the tensioner off.
Pulleys misaligned? Defective tensioner?
My alternator stopped recharging my battery but I can't take the tension off my serpentine belt to put my alternator back on.
It could be due to a vacuum leak or a faulty idler or tensioner bearing on the serpentine belt.
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